Discovery Solar Center
Roberts Road, Merrit Island, FL 32953Plant Summary Information
Discovery Solar Center is ranked #84 out of 203 solar farms in Florida in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Discovery Solar Center generated 32.6 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Discovery Solar Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Florida Power & Light Co |
| Location | Brevard County, FL |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2021 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 135.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 505.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,904 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #538 out of 6,174 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #154 out of 308 Florida Power Plants | |
| Ranked #84 out of 203 Florida Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Discovery Solar Center
Discovery Solar Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Discovery Solar Center (63109) |
| Plant Address | Roberts Road, Merrit Island, FL 32953 |
| Utility | Florida Power & Light Co (6452) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 28.52893, -80.6789 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2021 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2021 |
| Annual Generation | 135.1 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 | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 2021
| 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 | May 2021 |
| 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 | 98.3 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Discovery Solar Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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