Wildflower Solar Energy Center
4051 NE Karson Street, Arcadia, FL 34266Plant Summary Information
Wildflower Solar Energy Center is ranked #62 out of 203 solar farms in Florida in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Wildflower Solar Energy Center generated 39.1 GWh during the 3-month period between March 2025 to June 2025.
| Plant Name | Wildflower Solar Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Florida Power & Light Co |
| Location | DeSoto County, FL |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2018 |
| Last Update | Jun 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 144.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 536.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,858 out of 12,327 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #543 out of 6,200 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #131 out of 308 Florida Power Plants | |
| Ranked #62 out of 203 Florida Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Wildflower Solar Energy Center
Wildflower Solar Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Wildflower Solar Energy Center (61050) |
| Plant Address | 4051 NE Karson Street, Arcadia, FL 34266 |
| Utility | Florida Power & Light Co (6452) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 27.31619, -81.7839 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2017 to Jun 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2018 |
| Annual Generation | 144.9 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 | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Florida Power & Light Co (6452) FL |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 2018
| 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 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 195 |
| Tilt Angle | 20 |
| DC Net Capacity | 114 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Wildflower Solar Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle Ranch | Arcadia, FL | 142.5 GWh | 1.6 mi |
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| Citrus Solar Energy Center Hybrid | Arcadia, FL | 135.0 GWh | 1.4 mi |
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| Green Pasture | TBD, FL | 96.8 GWh | 20.3 mi |
| Hardee Power Station | Bowling Green, FL | 898.3 GWh | 24.7 mi |
| Hawthorne Creek | TBD, FL | 163.5 GWh | 16.5 mi |
| Hog Bay | TBD, FL | 101.9 GWh | 16.7 mi |
| Lake Placid Solar Power Plant | Lake Placid, FL | 60.1 GWh | 25.8 mi |
| Long Creek | TBD, FL | 95.3 GWh | 20.7 mi |
| Midulla Generating Station | Bowling Green, FL | 3.4 TWh | 25 mi |
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| Prairie Creek FL | TBD, FL | 171.1 GWh | 17.6 mi |
| Rodeo Solar Center | Arcadia, FL | 134.3 GWh | 1.6 mi |
| Sambucus | Myakka City, FL | 164.0 GWh | 19.5 mi |
| Tiger Bay | Ft. Meade, FL | 1.0 TWh | 30 mi |
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