DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy— 25 MW Solar
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.
17 years old
United States of America, North America
- 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
17 years in operation
Solar fleet average: 10.4 years
Florida Power & Light Co operates 32 plants totalling 28,189 MW
55 plants within 100 km, 21,329 MW combined
Location
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 America — Energy Profile
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