Duke Energy commissions Florida’s first solar power plant
USA, Florida, St. Petersburg: Duke Energy has announced that the first utility-scale solar power plant in Bay County is now operational.
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USA, Florida, St. Petersburg: Duke Energy has announced that the first utility-scale solar power plant in Bay County is now operational.
The new facility is part of Duke Energy Florida’s commitment to provide customers with 700 MW of clean energy through the completion of 10 facilities by 2022. These 10 facilities are located throughout Florida, as far south as Highlands County and as far north as Hamilton County. Nine of the 10 facilities are now in service, while the remaining site in Hardee County is under construction and expected to be completed this summer.
With a combined investment of more than $2 B, the company’s solar generation portfolio will include 25 grid-tied solar power plants, which will benefit all Florida customers and will provide about 1,500 MW of emission-free generation from approximately 5 million solar panels by 2024.
“Growing renewable energy in Florida is a top priority for us, and we are proud to complete the first utility-scale solar site in Bay County,” said Duke Energy Florida state president Melissa Seixas. “This project will play a major role in our state’s transition toward a cleaner energy future and demonstrates how neighbours, businesses and communities can come together to make meaningful impacts that will benefit Florida’s environment, energy system and electric customers.”
Source: Duke Energy
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