Willow Solar Energy Center
44300 State Road 64 East, Myakka City, FL 34251Plant Summary Information
Willow Solar Energy Center is ranked #28 out of 199 solar farms in Florida in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Willow Solar Energy Center generated 29.5 GWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.
| Plant Name | Willow Solar Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Florida Power & Light Co |
| Location | Manatee County, FL |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2021 |
| Last Update | Jan 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 157.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 566.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,651 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #395 out of 5,765 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #98 out of 307 Florida Power Plants | |
| Ranked #28 out of 199 Florida Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Willow Solar Energy Center
Willow Solar Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Willow Solar Energy Center (64301) |
| Plant Address | 44300 State Road 64 East, Myakka City, FL 34251 |
| Utility | Florida Power & Light Co (6452) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 27.44814, -82.08069 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2021 to Jan 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2021 |
| Annual Generation | 157.9 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 | No |
Generator WILLO Details Operating May 2021
| 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 | May 2021 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Fixed Tilt | No |
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| DC Net Capacity | 93.9 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Willow Solar Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Willow Solar Energy Center.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alafia Solar | Mulberry, FL | 119.9 GWh | 19.3 mi |
| Bullfrog Creek Solar | Wimauma, FL | 9.6 GWh | 19.7 mi |
| Cattle Ranch | Arcadia, FL | 141.8 GWh | 18.8 mi |
| Citrus Solar Energy Center Hybrid | Arcadia, FL | 136.3 GWh | 19 mi |
| DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy | Arcadia, FL | 33.5 GWh | 19.2 mi |
| Duette Solar Power Plant | Parrish, FL | 157.9 GWh | 9.6 mi |
| Elder Branch | Parrish, FL | 167.4 GWh | 14.7 mi |
| Fort Green Solar Power Plant | Bowling Green, FL | 160.9 GWh | 15.8 mi |
| Grange Hall Solar | Wimauma, FL | 105.5 GWh | 16.9 mi |
| Hardee Power Station | Bowling Green, FL | 909.5 GWh | 14.9 mi |
| Lake Hancock Solar | Bartow, FL | 93.2 GWh | 18.9 mi |
| Long Creek | TBD, FL | 9.1 GWh | 2.9 mi |
| Manatee | Parrish, FL | 6.5 TWh | 19.5 mi |
| Midulla Generating Station | Bowling Green, FL | 3.2 TWh | 15.2 mi |
| Payne Creek Solar | Bowling Green, FL | 121.2 GWh | 16.6 mi |
| Rodeo Solar Center | Arcadia, FL | 139.6 GWh | 18.8 mi |
| Sambucus | Myakka City, FL | 161.8 GWh | 1 mi |
| Southfork Solar | Parrish, FL | 160.0 GWh | 11 mi |
| Three Creeks | Parrish, FL | 166.9 GWh | 14.3 mi |
| Vandolah Power Station | Wauchula, FL | 747.8 GWh | 10.9 mi |