Duke Energy Florida celebrates delivering on nearly 750-megawatt solar commitment in Florida
Duke Energy Florida has successfully completed its Clean Energy Connection initiative, delivering on its commitment to provide nearly 750 megawatts of solar generation in Florida. The company has operationalized all 10 solar energy sites across the state, from Bay County to Hardee County.
Each 74.9-megawatt site can power approximately 23,000 homes and will reduce the use of traditional fuels significantly. The project created over 1,500 temporary jobs during construction and contributes substantial tax revenue to local counties.
The initiative allows customers to subscribe to support solar energy production and earn credits on their electricity bills. Duke Energy Florida now operates more than 25 solar sites producing almost 1,500 megawatts of emission-free generation. The company plans to add 12 new solar sites between 2025-2027, contributing another 900 megawatts, with a projected addition of at least 450 megawatts annually for the next decade.
Duke Energy Florida ha completato con successo la sua iniziativa Clean Energy Connection, adempiendo al suo impegno di fornire quasi 750 megawatt di generazione solare in Florida. L'azienda ha attivato tutti e 10 i siti di energia solare in tutto lo stato, da Bay County a Hardee County.
Ogni sito da 74,9 megawatt può alimentare circa 23.000 abitazioni e contribuirà a ridurre significativamente l'uso di combustibili tradizionali. Il progetto ha creato oltre 1.500 posti di lavoro temporanei durante la costruzione e contribuisce in modo sostanziale alle entrate fiscali delle contee locali.
L'iniziativa consente ai clienti di iscriversi per sostenere la produzione di energia solare e guadagnare crediti sulle loro bollette elettriche. Duke Energy Florida ora gestisce più di 25 siti solari che producono quasi 1.500 megawatt di generazione priva di emissioni. L'azienda prevede di aggiungere 12 nuovi siti solari tra il 2025 e il 2027, contribuendo con ulteriori 900 megawatt, con un'aggiunta prevista di almeno 450 megawatt all'anno per il prossimo decennio.
Duke Energy Florida ha completado con éxito su iniciativa Clean Energy Connection, cumpliendo su compromiso de proporcionar casi 750 megavatios de generación solar en Florida. La empresa ha operado todos los 10 sitios de energía solar en todo el estado, desde el condado de Bay hasta el condado de Hardee.
Cada sitio de 74,9 megavatios puede abastecer aproximadamente 23,000 hogares y reducirá significativamente el uso de combustibles tradicionales. El proyecto creó más de 1,500 empleos temporales durante la construcción y contribuye de manera sustancial a los ingresos fiscales de los condados locales.
La iniciativa permite a los clientes suscribirse para apoyar la producción de energía solar y ganar créditos en sus facturas de electricidad. Duke Energy Florida ahora opera más de 25 sitios solares que producen casi 1,500 megavatios de generación sin emisiones. La empresa planea agregar 12 nuevos sitios solares entre 2025 y 2027, aportando otros 900 megavatios, con una adición proyectada de al menos 450 megavatios anuales durante la próxima década.
듀크 에너지 플로리다는 클린 에너지 연결 이니셔티브를 성공적으로 완료하여 플로리다에 거의 750 메가와트의 태양광 발전을 제공하겠다는 약속을 이행했습니다. 이 회사는 베이 카운티에서 하르디 카운티까지 주 전역의 10개 태양광 발전 사이트를 모두 운영하게 되었습니다.
각 74.9메가와트의 사이트는 약 23,000 가구에 전력을 공급할 수 있으며, 전통적인 연료 사용을 상당히 줄일 것입니다. 이 프로젝트는 건설 중에 1,500개의 임시 일자리를 창출했으며, 지역 카운티에 상당한 세수 기여를 하고 있습니다.
이 이니셔티브는 고객이 태양광 발전을 지원하기 위해 가입하고 전기 요금에서 크레딧을 받을 수 있게 해줍니다. 듀크 에너지 플로리다는 현재 거의 1,500 메가와트의 배출 없는 발전을 생산하는 25개 이상의 태양광 사이트를 운영하고 있습니다. 이 회사는 2025년에서 2027년 사이에 12개의 새로운 태양광 사이트를 추가할 계획이며, 또 다른 900 메가와트를 기여하고, 향후 10년 동안 연간 최소 450 메가와트를 추가할 것으로 예상하고 있습니다.
Duke Energy Florida a réussi à terminer son initiative Clean Energy Connection, respectant ainsi son engagement à fournir près de 750 mégawatts de production d'énergie solaire en Floride. L'entreprise a mis en service tous les 10 sites d'énergie solaire à travers l'État, de Bay County à Hardee County.
Chaque site de 74,9 mégawatts peut alimenter environ 23 000 foyers et contribuera à réduire de manière significative l'utilisation des combustibles traditionnels. Le projet a créé plus de 1 500 emplois temporaires durant la construction et contribue de manière substantielle aux recettes fiscales des comtés locaux.
L'initiative permet aux clients de s'abonner pour soutenir la production d'énergie solaire et de gagner des crédits sur leurs factures d'électricité. Duke Energy Florida exploite désormais plus de 25 sites solaires produisant presque 1 500 mégawatts de production sans émissions. L'entreprise prévoit d'ajouter 12 nouveaux sites solaires entre 2025 et 2027, ce qui contribuera avec encore 900 mégawatts, avec une augmentation prévue d'au moins 450 mégawatts par an pendant la prochaine décennie.
Duke Energy Florida hat erfolgreich die Initiative Clean Energy Connection abgeschlossen und damit sein Engagement erfüllt, fast 750 Megawatt Solarstrom in Florida bereitzustellen. Das Unternehmen hat alle 10 Solarenergiestandorte im Staat in Betrieb genommen, von Bay County bis Hardee County.
Jeder Standort mit 74,9 Megawatt kann etwa 23.000 Haushalte mit Strom versorgen und wird den Verbrauch traditioneller Brennstoffe erheblich reduzieren. Das Projekt hat während der Bauphase über 1.500 temporäre Arbeitsplätze geschaffen und trägt erheblich zu den Steuereinnahmen der lokalen Landkreise bei.
Die Initiative ermöglicht es den Kunden, sich zu registrieren, um die Solarenergieproduktion zu unterstützen und Credits auf ihren Stromrechnungen zu verdienen. Duke Energy Florida betreibt jetzt mehr als 25 Solarstandorte, die fast 1.500 Megawatt emissionsfreie Energie erzeugen. Das Unternehmen plant, zwischen 2025 und 2027 12 neue Solarstandorte hinzuzufügen, die weitere 900 Megawatt beitragen, mit einer prognostizierten jährlichen Addition von mindestens 450 Megawatt im nächsten Jahrzehnt.
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- All 10 of the company's Clean Energy Connection solar energy sites are now fully operational
"Solar development is critical to maintaining a modern, diverse and resilient electric grid," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. "I look forward to building on the important work we've done in recent years as we continue to upgrade our generation fleet, ensuring we are providing reliable, affordable energy for our customers and the communities we serve – now and in the future."
At peak output, each 74.9-megawatt Clean Energy Connection solar site will generate enough electricity to power the equivalent of approximately 23,000 homes, while displacing 1.2 million cubic feet of natural gas, 15,000 barrels of fuel oil and 12,000 tons of coal annually.
The 10 Clean Energy Connection solar sites also fostered – and continue to promote – economic development across the state, creating more than 1,500 temporary jobs during construction and contributing significant tax revenue to their respective counties.
The Clean Energy Connection solar sites are located throughout
- Bay Ranch Renewable Energy Center in
Bay County (completed in April 2023) - Bay Trail Renewable Energy Center in
Citrus County (completed in September 2022) - County Line Renewable Energy Center in Gilchrist County (completed in August 2024)
- Falmouth Renewable Energy Center in
Suwannee County (completed in June 2024) - Fort Green Renewable Energy Center in
Hardee County (completed in June 2022) - Hardeetown Renewable Energy Center in
Levy County (completed in April 2023) - High Springs Renewable Energy Center in
Alachua County (completed in April 2023) - Hildreth Renewable Energy Center in
Suwannee County (completed in April 2023) - Mule Creek Renewable Energy Center in
Bay County (completed in March 2024) - Winquepin Renewable Energy Center in
Madison County (completed in December 2024)
Additionally, customers can subscribe to support a portion of the solar energy produced by the Clean Energy Connection sites, earning credits toward their electricity bills without having to install or maintain their own equipment. The monthly subscription fee helps cover the capital and operating costs of the sites and is conveniently added to a customer's regular bill. For more information, please visit Duke Energy's Clean Energy Connection website.
The Clean Energy Connection sites are now a part of Duke Energy Florida's portfolio of more than 25 solar sites, which produce almost 1,500 megawatts of emission-free generation. An additional 12 new solar sites are planned between 2025 and 2027, adding another 900 megawatts of generation, and for the next 10 years, the company projects adding at least 450 megawatts of utility scale-solar energy per year.
Duke Energy Florida
Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 12,300 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 2 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida.
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Duke Energy is executing an ambitious clean energy transition, keeping reliability, affordability and accessibility at the forefront as the company works toward net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050. The company is investing in major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including expanded energy storage, renewables, natural gas and nuclear.
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