Miami Dade Solar Energy Center — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 61766
- Capacity
- 74.5 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Solar
- Technology
- Solar Photovoltaic
- Status
- Operating
- Location
- Miami Dade, FL
- Operating Since
- 2019
- Generators
- 1
- Operator
- Florida Power & Light Co
- Parent Company
- NextEra Energy
- Annual Generation
- 133,674 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- 20.5%
- Balancing Authority
- Florida Power & Light Company
- ISO/RTO
- —
- NERC Region
- SERC
Miami Dade Solar Energy Center
OperatingSolar
Ranked #167 of 235 Solar plants in FL#1112 of 7447 nationally
74.5 MW Solar operating in Miami Dade, FL — Florida Power & Light Company
EIAGEMWD
74.5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2019
Operating Since
Location
Coordinates
25.6445, -80.4882
County
Miami Dade, FL
Nearby Plants
- RedlandsSolar74.5 MW · 12.7 km
- Everglades Solar Energy CenterSolar74.5 MW · 13.2 km
- South District Wastewater Treatment PltNatural Gas8 MW · 18.5 km
Ownership & Operator
Owner data does not fully agree across sources.
EIA typically reports the operating utility, while GEM resolves to the financial owner or parent corporation. Both can be correct.
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Florida Power & Light Co | Florida Power & Light | — |
| Owner(s) | Florida Power & Light Co | NextEra Energy | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Ownership Chain
About
The Miami Dade Solar Energy Center is a 74.5 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Miami Dade County, Florida. The plant began operating in 2019 and is owned by NextEra Energy and operated by Florida Power & Light Co. It utilizes a single generator with fixed tilt solar tracking. As of the most recent data, the plant generated 133,674 MWh annually, achieving a capacity factor of 20.5%.
The plant operates within the Florida Power & Light Company balancing authority and the SERC NERC region. It is ranked as the 66th largest power plant in Florida out of 227, and 879th nationally out of 7108. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $1350.32 per kW, with data sourced from FERC filings.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Engineering & Generators
Grid Context
NERC Region
SERC
Balancing Authority
Florida Power & Light Company
Grid Voltage
230 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
Generation
10.6K MWh
Latest Month
133.7K MWh
Annual Generation
20.5%
Capacity Factor
Jan 2023 – Dec 2025
Financial DataBeta
Source: FERC Form 1HIGH
$1,352/kW
Installed Cost
$3.0/MWh
Operating Cost
Florida Power & Light Company
Reporting Utility
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Pricing & Market Data
This plant is outside organized wholesale electricity markets (ISOs/RTOs). Nodal pricing data is not available.
News & Articles (10)Beta
Industry·technology
FPL facility recycles wastewater at natural gas plant, preserving water - Florida’s valuable, natural resource
Miami, Fla. – On a breezy, sunny morning, you'll likely find Heather Smith paddling her transparent kayak through Biscayne Bay with Piper,...
FPL (operator)Heather Smith (other)
NextEra Energy Newsroom·1 years ago
Industry·technology
From wastewater to cooling water: Innovative FPL, Miami-Dade County project to reuse 15 million gallons daily
MIAMI, Fla. – Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) today unveiled one of the largest reclaimed water projects in the state in partnership...
Florida Power & Light Company (operator)FPL (operator)
NextEra Energy Newsroom·1 years ago
Grid·capacity addition
News Releases
FPL continues largest solar expansion in America and expects six more solar energy centers to come online later this year. Feb 1, 2023. Florida Power...
FPL (operator)Florida Power (operator)
NextEra Energy Newsroom·2 years ago
Grid·capacity addition
FPL launches nation’s first floating solar array at an airport
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and long-time partner Miami-Dade County launched a half-acre, 402-panel floating solar installation into the waters of Blue...
Florida Power & Light Company (operator)FPL (operator)
NextEra Energy Newsroom·6 years ago
Last updated 2026-03-14
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