Blackwater River Solar Energy Center
9156 Highway 90, Milton, FL 32583Plant Summary Information
Blackwater River Solar Energy Center is ranked #102 out of 225 solar farms in Florida in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Blackwater River Solar Energy Center generated 35.4 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2026 to May 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 | May 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 139.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 538.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,074 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #705 out of 7,015 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #179 out of 332 Florida Power Plants | |
| Ranked #102 out of 225 Florida Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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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 May 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 139.5 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 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 |
Generator 2 Details Operating December 2025
| Technology | Batteries |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Battery |
| 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 2025 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Electricity used for energy storage |
| Energy Storage Details | |
| Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH | 223.5 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Charge Rate | 74.5 MW |
| Maximum Discharge Rate | 74.5 MW |
| Storage Technology | LIB |
| Nameplate Reactive Power Rating | 76 |
| Storage Enclosure Type | CS |
| Frequency Regulation | Yes |
| Co Located Renewable Firming | P |
| Voltage Or Reactive Power Support | Yes |
| Ac Coupled | Yes |
| Direct Support Of Another Unit | Yes |
| Direct Support Plant Id | 65433 |
| Direct Support Gen Id | 1 |
| Support T D Asset | Yes |
Blackwater River Solar Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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