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Babcock Solar Energy Center Hybrid

8500 State Road 31, Punta Gorda, FL 33982

Plant Summary Information

Babcock Solar Energy Center Hybrid is ranked #123 out of 209 solar farms in Florida in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Babcock Solar Energy Center Hybrid generated 33.0 GWh during the 3-month period between August 2025 to November 2025.

Plant NameBabcock Solar Energy Center Hybrid
Utility NameFlorida Power & Light Co
LocationCharlotte County, FL
Initial Operation DateDecember 2016
Last Update Nov 2025
Annual Generation 132.9 GWh
Annual Consumption 489.3 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,075 out of 12,574 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #689 out of 6,426 Solar Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #195 out of 315 Florida Power Plants
Ranked #123 out of 209 Florida Solar Power Plants
Fuel Types Solar

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Babcock Solar Energy Center Hybrid Details

Summary Information
Plant NameBabcock Solar Energy Center Hybrid (59993)
Plant Address8500 State Road 31, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
UtilityFlorida Power & Light Co (6452)
Latitude, Longitude26.86159, -81.75101
Generation Dates on FileJan 2017 to Nov 2025
Initial Operation DateDecember 2016
Annual Generation 132.9 GWh
Fuel Types Solar
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC RegionSERC
Balancing AuthorityFlorida Power & Light Company (FPL)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution OwnerFlorida Power & Light Co (6452) FL
Grid Voltage 230.00 kV
Energy StorageYes

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Generator 1 Details Operating December 2016

TechnologySolar Photovoltaic
Prime MoverPhotovoltaic
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity74.5 MW
Summer Capacity74.5 MW
Winter Capacity74.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateDecember 2016
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceSolar
Multiple FuelsNo
Solar Details
Fixed TiltYes
Azimuth Angle195
Tilt Angle20
DC Net Capacity114.7 MW
Crystalline SiliconYes
Other MaterialsNo
Net Metering AgreementNo
Virtual Net Metering AgreementNo

Generator BA Details Operating March 2018

TechnologyBatteries
Prime MoverBattery
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity10 MW
Summer Capacity10 MW
Winter Capacity10 MW
Minimum Load0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMarch 2018
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceElectricity used for energy storage
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Energy Storage Details
Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH40
Maximum Charge Rate10 MW
Maximum Discharge Rate10 MW
Storage TechnologyLIB
Nameplate Reactive Power Rating7
Storage Enclosure TypeCS
Co Located Renewable FirmingYes
System Peak ShavingP
Load ManagementYes
Excess Wind And Solar GenerationYes
Ac CoupledYes
Direct Support Of Another UnitYes
Direct Support Plant Id59993
Direct Support Gen Id1
Support T D AssetYes

Babcock Solar Energy Center Hybrid Plant Owners

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