Florida has 199 solar farms in the EIA Form 860 database, with a combined installed capacity of 11,746 MW. Of those, 153 plants are utility-scale (50 MW or larger). The largest single facility is High Springs Solar Power Plant in High Springs, Alachua County — a 75 MW plant operated by Duke Energy Florida, LLC.
Use the interactive Florida solar farms map below to explore every plant, color-coded by technology type and sized by capacity. Click any solar farm for its name, operator, capacity (MW), technology, and location — or view the full US solar farms interactive map to compare Florida to every other state.
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Florida Solar Farms by the Numbers
- 199 total solar farms in Florida (EIA Form 860 (US Energy Information Administration), latest reporting period)
- 11,746 MW total installed solar capacity
- 111 MW co-located battery storage capacity
- 153 utility-scale plants (50 MW or larger)
- 25 small / community-scale plants (under 5 MW)
Florida Solar Farms by Technology Type
- 192 Solar Photovoltaic (PV) — standard panel installations, the dominant technology nationwide
- 7 Solar PV with Battery Storage — newer hybrid plants that pair panels with on-site batteries to store excess generation
The 15 Largest Solar Farms in Florida
The largest solar farm in Florida by installed capacity is High Springs Solar Power Plant at 75 MW. The 15 largest Florida solar farms from the latest EIA filing:
| # | Solar Farm | Operator | Capacity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | High Springs Solar Power Plant | Duke Energy Florida, LLC | 75 MW | High Springs, Alachua |
| 2 | Hardeetown Solar Power Plant | Duke Energy Florida, LLC | 75 MW | Chiefland, Levy |
| 3 | Bay Ranch Solar Power Plant | Duke Energy Florida, LLC | 75 MW | Panama City, Bay |
| 4 | Fort Green Solar Power Plant | Duke Energy Florida, LLC | 75 MW | Bowling Green, Hardee |
| 5 | Hildreth Solar Power Plant | Duke Energy Florida, LLC | 75 MW | O’Brien, Suwannee |
| 6 | Columbia Solar Power Plant | Duke Energy Florida, LLC | 75 MW | Fort White, Columbia |
| 7 | Hamilton Solar Power Plant | Duke Energy Florida, LLC | 75 MW | Jasper, Hamilton |
| 8 | Mule Creek Renewable Energy Center | Duke Energy Florida, LLC | 75 MW | Panama City, Bay |
| 9 | Rice Creek | OE_FL7 | 75 MW | Putnam, Putnam |
| 10 | Trenton Solar Power Plant | Duke Energy Florida, LLC | 75 MW | Trenton, Gilchrist |
| 11 | Winquepin Renewable Energy Center | Duke Energy Florida, LLC | 75 MW | Lee, Madison |
| 12 | County Line Renewable Energy Center | Duke Energy Florida, LLC | 75 MW | High Springs, Alachua |
| 13 | Bay Trail Solar Power Plant | Duke Energy Florida, LLC | 75 MW | Crystal River, Citrus |
| 14 | Santa Fe Solar Power Plant | Duke Energy Florida, LLC | 75 MW | Archer, Alachua |
| 15 | Sandy Creek Solar Power Plant | Duke Energy Florida, LLC | 75 MW | Panama City, Bay |
Top Solar Operators in Florida
Five operators account for the largest share of solar generation in Florida:
- Florida Power & Light Co — 109 plants, 7,859 MW total
- Duke Energy Florida, LLC — 23 plants, 1,485 MW total
- Tampa Electric Co — 26 plants, 1,330 MW total
- Arevon Energy, Inc. — 3 plants, 120 MW total
- OE_FL7 — 1 plant, 75 MW total
Solar Permitting and Regulation in Florida
Utility-scale solar in Florida is overseen by the Florida Public Service Commission. Wholesale market participation and interconnection are regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the relevant ISO/RTO. All generators above 1 MW must report capacity, fuel type, and location to the EIA via Form 860 — the dataset used in this map.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many solar farms are in Florida?
Florida has 199 solar farms in the latest EIA Form 860 filing — a combined 11,746 MW of installed capacity. Of those, 153 are utility-scale (50 MW or larger).
What is the largest solar farm in Florida?
The largest solar farm in Florida is High Springs Solar Power Plant, located in High Springs (Alachua County), with 75 MW of installed capacity. It is operated by Duke Energy Florida, LLC.
How much solar capacity does Florida have?
Florida has 11,746 MW of installed solar capacity across 199 plants reporting to the EIA. This counts only the solar portion (Solar_MW field) — co-located batteries and other generation are reported separately.
Who regulates solar farms in Florida?
Solar farms in Florida are regulated by the Florida Public Service Commission at the state level, with federal oversight from FERC. The EIA collects annual data on every utility-scale solar plant via Form 860.
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