Sunshine Gateway Solar Energy Center
4782 NW Suwannee Valley Road, Lake City, FL 32055Plant Summary Information
Sunshine Gateway Solar Energy Center is ranked #72 out of 171 solar farms in Florida in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Sunshine Gateway Solar Energy Center generated 33.5 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
| Plant Name | Sunshine Gateway Solar Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Florida Power & Light Co |
| Location | Columbia County, FL |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2019 |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 130.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 498.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,852 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #465 out of 5,643 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #144 out of 279 Florida Power Plants | |
| Ranked #72 out of 171 Florida Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Sunshine Gateway Solar Energy Center
Sunshine Gateway Solar Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Sunshine Gateway Solar Energy Center (61763) |
| Plant Address | 4782 NW Suwannee Valley Road, Lake City, FL 32055 |
| Utility | Florida Power & Light Co (6452) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 30.29, -82.75 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2019 to Aug 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2019 |
| Annual Generation | 130.6 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 January 2019
| 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 2019 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 195 |
| Tilt Angle | 20 |
| DC Net Capacity | 113.2 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating December 2021
| Technology | Batteries |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Battery |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 30 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 30 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2021 |
| 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 | 75 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Charge Rate | 30 MW |
| Maximum Discharge Rate | 30 MW |
| Storage Technology | LIB |
| Nameplate Reactive Power Rating | 30 |
| Storage Enclosure Type | CS |
| Transmission And Distribution Deferral | Yes |
| System Peak Shaving | P |
| Excess Wind And Solar Generation | Yes |
| Ac Coupled | Yes |
| Direct Support Of Another Unit | Yes |
| Direct Support Plant Id | 61763 |
| Direct Support Gen Id | 1 |
| Support T D Asset | Yes |
Sunshine Gateway Solar Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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