Orchard
6201 Minute Maid Road, Ft. Pierce, FL 34945Plant Summary Information
Orchard is ranked #56 out of 225 solar farms in Florida in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Orchard generated 52.0 GWh during the 3-month period between March 2026 to June 2026.
| Plant Name | Orchard |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Florida Power & Light Co |
| Location | St. Lucie County, FL |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2024 |
| Last Update | Jun 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 165.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 613.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,826 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #610 out of 7,027 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #123 out of 332 Florida Power Plants | |
| Ranked #56 out of 225 Florida Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Orchard
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Orchard
Orchard Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Orchard (65925) |
| Plant Address | 6201 Minute Maid Road, Ft. Pierce, FL 34945 |
| Utility | Florida Power & Light Co (6452) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 27.55776, -80.5701 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2024 to Jun 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 165.3 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 2024
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 74.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 74.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 74.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2024 |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 52 |
| DC Net Capacity | 108.02 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Orchard Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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