Palm Bay Solar — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 62921
- Capacity
- 74.5 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Solar
- Technology
- Solar Photovoltaic
- Status
- Operating
- Location
- Brevard, FL
- Operating Since
- 2021
- Generators
- 1
- Operator
- Florida Power & Light Co
- Parent Company
- NextEra Energy
- Annual Generation
- 150,270 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- 23.0%
- Balancing Authority
- Florida Power & Light Company
- ISO/RTO
- —
- NERC Region
- SERC
Palm Bay Solar
OperatingSolar
Ranked #130 of 235 Solar plants in FL#1036 of 7447 nationally
74.5 MW Solar operating in Brevard, FL — Florida Power & Light Company
EIAGEMWD
74.5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2021
Operating Since
Location
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
Palm Bay Solar is a 74.5 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Brevard County, Florida. The plant began operating in 2021 and is owned by NextEra Energy and operated by Florida Power & Light Co. It utilizes single-axis tracking technology to maximize solar energy capture. The plant is connected to the Florida Power & Light Company balancing authority and operates within the SERC NERC region. Palm Bay Solar ranks as the 51st largest solar plant in Florida out of 227, and 873rd nationally out of 7108.
In its most recent year of operation, Palm Bay Solar generated 150,270 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 23.0%. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $1,121 per kW, with data sourced from FERC filings. The plant has been the subject of 10 news articles, covering topics such as industry trends, grid integration, deals, and regulatory matters.
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
11.7K MWh
Latest Month
150.3K MWh
Annual Generation
23.0%
Capacity Factor
Jan 2023 – Dec 2025
Financial DataBeta
Source: FERC Form 1HIGH
$1,128/kW
Installed Cost
$2.0/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
General
Mystery site for 4.3-gigawatt energy hub has southwestern Pennsylvania officials wondering
NextEra Energy Transmission MidAtlantic plans a 107.5-mile power line through Greene and Fayette counties as the company scouts sites for a...
The Business Journals·2 days ago
General
Spud Valley solar project on track to build in Alamosa County
NextEra Energy Resource's impressive solar project called Spud Valley Energy Center is making its way through the process at Alamosa County...
The Alamosa News·2 weeks ago
General
Uproar Over Reduced Permit Fees for Solar Developers in Oklahoma
NextEra Energy's 2,000-acre solar farm under construction in northwest Oklahoma is set to become one of the state's largest renewable energy...
AGDAILY·3 weeks ago
General
NextEra Energy Defends $300M Solar Project Amid Tax Debate
NextEra Energy says Little Ashdown Solar will create construction jobs and tax revenue, while critics call it corporate welfare.
Arkansas Business·1 months ago
Last updated 2026-03-26
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