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Bay Ranch Solar Power Plant
74.9 MW solar power plant · Bay County, Florida
- Operating capacity
- 74.9 MW
- 1 generator
- Main fuel
- Solar
- First unit online
- 2023
- Generation, 2023
- 131 GWh
Plant details
- EIA plant ID
- 65171
- Operator
- Duke Energy Florida, LLC
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- County
- Bay County
- Balancing authority
- FPC
- Location
- 30.1648, -85.4918
Operating generators
Nameplate capacity and the month each began operating
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| Generator | Fuel | Capacity | Online | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PV1Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 74.9 MW | Apr 2023 | Operating |
Generation and emissions, 2023
EPA eGRID annual data
- Net generation
- 131 GWh
- Capacity factor
- 19.9%
Nearby power plants
Within 25 miles
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Creek Solar Power Plant | Solar | 74.9 MW | 6.5 mi |
| Mule Creek Renewable Energy Center | Solar | 74.9 MW | 6.8 mi |
| Lansing Smith | Natural gas | 662 MW | 14 mi |
| FPL Saw Palmetto Solar Energy Center | Solar | 74.5 MW | 18 mi |
| FPL Cypress Pond Solar | Solar | 74.5 MW | 18 mi |
| FPL Shirer Branch Solar Energy Center | Solar | 149 MW | 20 mi |
| Fourmile Creek | Solar | 149 MW | 23 mi |
| Big Brook | Solar | 74.5 MW | 24 mi |
Frequently asked questions
- How much power can Bay Ranch Solar Power Plant produce?
- Bay Ranch Solar Power Plant has 74.9 MW of operating nameplate capacity across 1 generator as of August 2026.
- Who operates Bay Ranch Solar Power Plant?
- EIA lists Duke Energy Florida, LLC as the operator of Bay Ranch Solar Power Plant.
- How much electricity did Bay Ranch Solar Power Plant generate?
- Bay Ranch Solar Power Plant reported 131 GWh of net generation in 2023, according to EPA eGRID.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M (August 2026); U.S. EPA eGRID2023 · Data for August 2026