Big Bend II Solar
6869 N 41 Hwy, Apollo Beach, FL 33572Plant Summary Information
Big Bend II Solar is ranked #171 out of 227 solar farms in Florida in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Big Bend II Solar generated 23.9 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | Big Bend II Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Tampa Electric Co |
| Location | Hillsborough County, FL |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2022 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 87.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 326.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,712 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,017 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #242 out of 334 Florida Power Plants | |
| Ranked #171 out of 227 Florida Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Big Bend II Solar
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Big Bend II Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Big Bend II Solar (64641) |
| Plant Address | 6869 N 41 Hwy, Apollo Beach, FL 33572 |
| Utility | Tampa Electric Co (18454) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 27.78199, -82.39045 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2022 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 87.6 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 | Tampa Electric Company (TEC) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tampa Electric Co (18454) FL |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 2022
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 45.8 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 45.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 45.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2022 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| DC Net Capacity | 52.4 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Big Bend II Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Big Bend II Solar.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balm Solar | Wimauma, FL | 130.5 GWh | 9.6 mi |
| Bayboro | St. Petersburg, FL | 1.3 GWh | 15.1 mi |
| Big Bend | Apollo Beach, FL | 6.5 TWh | 1.2 mi |
| Big Bend 1 Solar and Battery Storage | Apollo Beach, FL | 28.3 GWh | 0.4 mi |
| Big Bend Agrivoltaics | Apollo Beach, FL | 172.0 MWh | 0.6 mi |
| Big Bend Floating Solar I | Gibsonton, FL | 1.2 GWh | 0.5 mi |
| Bullfrog Creek Solar | Wimauma, FL | 161.4 GWh | 10.2 mi |
| Cottonmouth Ranch Solar | Wimauma, FL | 125.9 GWh | 10.7 mi |
| H L Culbreath Bayside Power Station | Tampa, FL | 7.8 TWh | 8.9 mi |
| Hillsborough County Resource Recovery | Tampa, FL | 204.0 GWh | 12.3 mi |
| Lithia Solar | Lithia, FL | 143.5 GWh | 13.9 mi |
| Little Manatee River Solar | Ruskin, FL | 128.9 GWh | 6.4 mi |
| Manatee | Parrish, FL | 7.2 TWh | 12.5 mi |
| Manatee Solar Energy Center | Parrish, FL | 121.0 GWh | 12.2 mi |
| McKay Bay Facility | Tampa, FL | 83.8 GWh | 11.7 mi |
| Mosaic Co Tampa Facility | Riverview, FL | 62.8 GWh | 5.4 mi |
| P L Bartow | St. Petersburg, FL | 6.1 TWh | 14 mi |
| Riverside Solar | Ruskin, FL | 115.5 GWh | 8.4 mi |
| South Tampa Resilience Project | Tampa, FL | 22.6 GWh | 9.6 mi |
| Wimauma Solar and Battery Storage | Wimauma, FL | 136.2 GWh | 8.5 mi |