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FPL Chipola River Solar Energy Center

17721 NW Melvin New Grade Rd, Altha, FL 32421

Plant Summary Information

FPL Chipola River Solar Energy Center is ranked #88 out of 225 solar farms in Florida in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

FPL Chipola River Solar Energy Center generated 39.5 GWh during the 3-month period between March 2026 to June 2026.

Plant NameFPL Chipola River Solar Energy Center
Utility NameFlorida Power & Light Co
LocationCalhoun County, FL
Initial Operation DateJanuary 2023
Last Update Jun 2026
Annual Generation 143.6 GWh
Annual Consumption 560.1 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,065 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #691 out of 7,027 Solar Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #176 out of 332 Florida Power Plants
Ranked #88 out of 225 Florida Solar Power Plants
Fuel Types Solar

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FPL Chipola River Solar Energy Center Details

Summary Information
Plant NameFPL Chipola River Solar Energy Center (65422)
Plant Address17721 NW Melvin New Grade Rd, Altha, FL 32421
UtilityFlorida Power & Light Co (6452)
Latitude, Longitude30.45463, -85.27853
Generation Dates on FileJan 2023 to Jun 2026
Initial Operation DateJanuary 2023
Annual Generation 143.6 GWh
Fuel Types Solar
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC RegionSERC
Balancing AuthorityFlorida Power & Light Company (FPL)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution OwnerFlorida Power & Light Co (6452) FL
Grid Voltage 230.00 kV
Energy StorageYes

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Generator 1 Details Operating January 2023

TechnologySolar Photovoltaic
Prime MoverPhotovoltaic
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity74.5 MW
Summer Capacity74.5 MW
Winter Capacity74.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJanuary 2023
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceSolar
Solar Details
Single Axis TrackingYes
Azimuth Angle180
Tilt Angle20
DC Net Capacity96 MW
Thin Film CDTEYes
Net Metering AgreementNo
Virtual Net Metering AgreementNo

Generator 2 Details Operating December 2025

TechnologyBatteries
Prime MoverBattery
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity74.5 MW
Summer Capacity74.5 MW
Winter Capacity74.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateDecember 2025
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceElectricity used for energy storage
Energy Storage Details
Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH223.5
Maximum Charge Rate74.5 MW
Maximum Discharge Rate74.5 MW
Storage TechnologyLIB
Nameplate Reactive Power Rating76
Storage Enclosure TypeCS
Frequency RegulationYes
Co Located Renewable FirmingP
Voltage Or Reactive Power SupportYes
Ac CoupledYes
Direct Support Of Another UnitYes
Direct Support Plant Id65422
Direct Support Gen Id1
Support T D AssetYes

FPL Chipola River Solar Energy Center Plant Owners

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