Blackwater River Solar Energy Center
9156 Highway 90, Milton, FL 32583Plant Summary Information
Blackwater River Solar Energy Center is ranked #107 out of 221 solar farms in Florida in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Blackwater River Solar Energy Center generated 26.1 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.
| Plant Name | Blackwater River Solar Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Florida Power & Light Co |
| Location | Santa Rosa County, FL |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2023 |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 140.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 518.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,018 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #664 out of 6,487 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #179 out of 327 Florida Power Plants | |
| Ranked #107 out of 221 Florida Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
Map of Blackwater River Solar Energy Center
Full Screen MapRegister Now for Comprehensive Access
Subscribe now to access all power plant data, utility information, FERC EQR data, and more for Blackwater River Solar Energy Center.
Monthly Net Generation for Blackwater River Solar Energy Center
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Blackwater River Solar Energy Center
Blackwater River Solar Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Blackwater River Solar Energy Center (65433) |
| Plant Address | 9156 Highway 90, Milton, FL 32583 |
| Utility | Florida Power & Light Co (6452) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 30.64691, -86.93821 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2023 to Feb 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 140.6 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 | 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 | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 2023
| 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 | January 2023 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 20 |
| DC Net Capacity | 103 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Blackwater River Solar Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
Power Plants with Similar Net Generation
Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Solar.
| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #654 | Apalachee | Marianna, FL | 144.0 GWh |
| #655 | Grove | Vero Beach, FL | 143.9 GWh |
| #656 | TAG | Rio Rancho, NM | 139.4 GWh |
| #657 | Lithia Solar | Lithia, FL | 143.7 GWh |
| #658 | Solar Star California, XLI, LLC | Rosamond, CA | 143.1 GWh |
| #659 | Canoe | Holt, FL | 141.4 GWh |
| #660 | Bluefield Preserve Solar | Okeechobee, FL | 142.6 GWh |
| #661 | Encino Solar Energy Center | Rio Rancho Estates, NM | 142.5 GWh |
| #662 | Baldwin Solar BESS | Baldwin, IL | 141.8 GWh |
| #663 | TWE Bowman Solar Project | Bowman, SC | 142.1 GWh |
| #665 | Balm Solar | Wimauma, FL | 141.7 GWh |
| #666 | Britton Solar Energy Center | Moriarty, NM | 141.5 GWh |
| #667 | Gutenberg Solar | Garysburg, NC | 141.3 GWh |
| #668 | Pleinmont Solar 1 | Spotsylvania, VA | 141.2 GWh |
| #669 | Wildflower Solar Energy Center | Arcadia, FL | 141.2 GWh |
| #670 | Barefoot Bay Solar Energy Center | Sebastian, FL | 141.1 GWh |
| #671 | Eastover Solar | Eastover, SC | 141.0 GWh |
| #672 | Palmer Solar | Fountain, CO | 140.9 GWh |
| #673 | Adams Solar LLC PA | Gettysburg, PA | 140.5 GWh |
| #674 | Millican Solar Energy LLC | Prineville, OR | 140.4 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Blackwater River Solar Energy Center.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Juniper Solar | TBD, FL | 166.8 GWh | 0.9 mi |
| Canoe | Holt, FL | 141.4 GWh | 9.7 mi |
| Cotton Creek Solar Energy Center | McDavid, FL | 123.8 GWh | 27.6 mi |
| East Atmore Solar | Flomaton, AL | 35.7 GWh | 35.9 mi |
| First City Solar Energy Center | McDavid, FL | 128.5 GWh | 30.4 mi |
| Georgia-Pacific Brewton Mill | Brewton, AL | 499.4 GWh | 31.4 mi |
| Gulf Clean Energy Center | Pensacola, FL | 2.0 TWh | 17.9 mi |
| Gulf Coast Solar Center I | Valparaiso, FL | 60.8 GWh | 26.6 mi |
| Gulf Coast Solar Center II | Navarre, FL | 80.6 GWh | 15.2 mi |
| Gulf Coast Solar Center III | Bellview, FL | 97.4 GWh | 26.6 mi |
| International Paper Pensacola | Cantonment, FL | 343.9 GWh | 23.3 mi |
| Kayak | TBD, FL | 178.9 GWh | 34.6 mi |
| Mitchell Creek | TBD, FL | 180.1 GWh | 27.4 mi |
| Pea Ridge | Pace, FL | 88.2 GWh | 12.3 mi |
| Pensacola Florida Plant | Cantonment, FL | 495.0 GWh | 19 mi |
| Perdido | Pensacola, FL | 14.5 GWh | 27.4 mi |
| Santa Rosa Energy Center | Pace, FL | 1.1 TWh | 11.9 mi |
| Sparkleberry | Molino, FL | 168.7 GWh | 30.5 mi |
| Standby Generation Plant | Pensacola, FL | 9.0 MWh | 21.4 mi |
| Wing | Wing, AL | 168.7 GWh | 32.3 mi |