Babcock Solar Energy Center Hybrid
8500 State Road 31, Punta Gorda, FL 33982Plant Summary Information
Babcock Solar Energy Center Hybrid is ranked #62 out of 171 solar farms in Florida in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Babcock Solar Energy Center Hybrid generated 31.8 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
| Plant Name | Babcock Solar Energy Center Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Florida Power & Light Co |
| Location | Charlotte County, FL |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 134.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 512.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,812 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #443 out of 5,643 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #139 out of 279 Florida Power Plants | |
| Ranked #62 out of 171 Florida Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Babcock Solar Energy Center Hybrid Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Babcock Solar Energy Center Hybrid (59993) |
| Plant Address | 8500 State Road 31, Punta Gorda, FL 33982 |
| Utility | Florida Power & Light Co (6452) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 26.86159, -81.75101 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2017 to Aug 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Annual Generation | 134.9 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 | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Florida Power & Light Co (6452) FL |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 2016
| 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 | December 2016 |
| 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 | 114.7 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Other Materials | No |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator BA Details Operating March 2018
| Technology | Batteries |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Battery |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 10 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Electricity used for energy storage |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Energy Storage Details | |
| Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH | 40 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Charge Rate | 10 MW |
| Maximum Discharge Rate | 10 MW |
| Storage Technology | LIB |
| Nameplate Reactive Power Rating | 7 |
| Storage Enclosure Type | CS |
| Co Located Renewable Firming | Yes |
| System Peak Shaving | P |
| Load Management | Yes |
| Excess Wind And Solar Generation | Yes |
| Ac Coupled | Yes |
| Direct Support Of Another Unit | Yes |
| Direct Support Plant Id | 59993 |
| Direct Support Gen Id | 1 |
| Support T D Asset | Yes |
Babcock Solar Energy Center Hybrid Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Babcock Solar Energy Center Hybrid.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babcock Preserve | Punta Gorda, FL | 138.5 GWh | 0.6 mi |
| Blue Heron Solar | Clewiston, FL | 145.7 GWh | 39.9 mi |
| Caloosahatchee | Clewiston, FL | 102.9 GWh | 35.6 mi |
| Cattle Ranch | Arcadia, FL | 139.0 GWh | 32 mi |
| Citrus Solar Energy Center Hybrid | Arcadia, FL | 137.6 GWh | 31.9 mi |
| DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy | Arcadia, FL | 33.5 GWh | 32 mi |
| Fort Myers | Ft. Myers, FL | 8.9 TWh | 11.6 mi |
| Hammock Solar | Labelle, FL | 139.5 GWh | 28.8 mi |
| Hawthorne Creek | TBD, FL | 86.3 GWh | 16.3 mi |
| Immokalee | Immokalee, FL | 150.7 GWh | 33.2 mi |
| Lake Placid Solar Power Plant | Lake Placid, FL | 75.4 GWh | 40.2 mi |
| Lee County Solid Waste Energy | Fort Myers, FL | 215.9 GWh | 15.9 mi |
| Orchard | Ft. Pierce, FL | 118.0 GWh | 16.3 mi |
| Port Charlotte Energy LLC | Punta Gorda, FL | 1.3 GWh | 14.1 mi |
| Prairie Creek FL | TBD, FL | 128.9 GWh | 15.1 mi |
| Rodeo Solar Center | Arcadia, FL | 144.7 GWh | 31.9 mi |
| Sambucus | Myakka City, FL | 100.3 GWh | 44.9 mi |
| Sarasota County LFGTE Facility | Nokomis, FL | 27.8 GWh | 45.7 mi |
| Wildflower Solar Energy Center | Arcadia, FL | 149.0 GWh | 31.5 mi |
| Willow Solar Energy Center | Myakka City, FL | 157.3 GWh | 45.3 mi |