Babcock Solar Energy Center Hybrid
8500 State Road 31, Punta Gorda, FL 33982Plant Summary Information
Babcock Solar Energy Center Hybrid is ranked #122 out of 207 solar farms in Florida in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Babcock Solar Energy Center Hybrid generated 30.2 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Babcock Solar Energy Center Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Florida Power & Light Co |
| Location | Charlotte County, FL |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 128.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 475.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,107 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #696 out of 6,400 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #196 out of 313 Florida Power Plants | |
| Ranked #122 out of 207 Florida Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Babcock Solar Energy Center Hybrid
Babcock Solar Energy Center Hybrid Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Babcock Solar Energy Center Hybrid (59993) |
| Plant Address | 8500 State Road 31, Punta Gorda, FL 33982 |
| Utility | Florida Power & Light Co (6452) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 26.86159, -81.75101 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2017 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Annual Generation | 128.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Florida Power & Light Co (6452) FL |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 2016
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 74.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 74.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 74.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 195 |
| Tilt Angle | 20 |
| DC Net Capacity | 114.7 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Other Materials | No |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator BA Details Operating March 2018
| Technology | Batteries |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Battery |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 10 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Electricity used for energy storage |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Energy Storage Details | |
| Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH | 40 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Charge Rate | 10 MW |
| Maximum Discharge Rate | 10 MW |
| Storage Technology | LIB |
| Nameplate Reactive Power Rating | 7 |
| Storage Enclosure Type | CS |
| Co Located Renewable Firming | Yes |
| System Peak Shaving | P |
| Load Management | Yes |
| Excess Wind And Solar Generation | Yes |
| Ac Coupled | Yes |
| Direct Support Of Another Unit | Yes |
| Direct Support Plant Id | 59993 |
| Direct Support Gen Id | 1 |
| Support T D Asset | Yes |
Babcock Solar Energy Center Hybrid Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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