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DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy25 MW Solar

SolarRenewableVerified: Jul 2026

DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy is a 25 MW solar power plant in the United States, operated by Florida Power & Light Co since 2009. Ranked #284 of 3,289 solar plants in the United States. Its 25 MW represents 0.06% of the United States' total solar capacity of 40,823 MW. The largest solar plant in the United States is Sandstone Solar Energy Project at 2,000 MW, making DeSoto Next Generation 80 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Polk (1,492.5 MW, Gas), Midulla Generating Station (897 MW, Gas), and Vandolah Power Station (728 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Florida, approximately 70 km southeast of Tampa.

Capacity
25 MW
Commissioning Year
2009

17 years old

Owner
Florida Power & Light Co
Location
27.3232°, -81.8019°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 3,660. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #17,704 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,818 of 11,042 Solar plants worldwide
Age & fleet comparison

17 years in operation

Solar fleet average: 10.4 years

Operator portfolio

Florida Power & Light Co operates 32 plants totalling 28,189 MW

Regional density

55 plants within 100 km, 21,329 MW combined

Nearest plant: Citrus Solar Energy Center Hybrid (0.6 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 27.323200, -81.801900
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy is a solar power plant producing approximately 39 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.

Lifecycle emissions: ~41 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Solar
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

United States of AmericaEnergy Profile

10,098
Total Plants
1420.7 GW
Total Capacity
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