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74.5 MW Solar operating in Brevard, FL — Florida Power & Light Company
74.5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2021
Operating Since
Owner data does not fully agree across sources.
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| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Florida Power & Light Co | Florida Power & Light | — |
| Owner(s) | Florida Power & Light Co | NextEra Energy | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Palm Bay Solar is a 74.5 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Brevard County, Florida. The plant began operating in 2021 and is owned by NextEra Energy and operated by Florida Power & Light Co. It utilizes single-axis tracking technology to maximize solar energy capture. The plant is connected to the Florida Power & Light Company balancing authority and operates within the SERC NERC region. Palm Bay Solar ranks as the 51st largest solar plant in Florida out of 227, and 873rd nationally out of 7108.
In its most recent year of operation, Palm Bay Solar generated 150,270 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 23.0%. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $1,121 per kW, with data sourced from FERC filings. The plant has been the subject of 10 news articles, covering topics such as industry trends, grid integration, deals, and regulatory matters.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Southeast
Market
Bilateral Market
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
11.7K MWh
Latest Month
150.3K MWh
Annual Generation
23.0%
Capacity Factor
Solar photovoltaic · Florida Power & Light Company · Data from 2021–2024
$1,128/kW
Installed Cost
$-1/kW
Annual CapEx
$2.0/MWh
Operating Cost
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
This plant is in a bilateral market territory without organized wholesale pricing. Nodal pricing data is not available.
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Florida Power & Light Company (FPL)
Grid Voltage
230.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility