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 #59 out of 203 solar farms in Florida in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

FPL Chipola River Solar Energy Center generated 42.2 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2025 to May 2025.

Plant NameFPL Chipola River Solar Energy Center
Utility NameFlorida Power & Light Co
LocationCalhoun County, FL
Initial Operation DateJanuary 2023
Last Update May 2025
Annual Generation 145.3 GWh
Annual Consumption 544.4 k MMBtu
Ranked #2,821 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #511 out of 6,191 Solar Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #128 out of 308 Florida Power Plants
Ranked #59 out of 203 Florida Solar Power Plants
Fuel Types Solar

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Monthly Net Generation for FPL Chipola River Solar Energy Center

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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 May 2025
Initial Operation DateJanuary 2023
Annual Generation 145.3 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 StorageNo

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

FPL Chipola River Solar Energy Center Plant Owners

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