Durrance — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 63495
- Capacity
- 60 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Solar
- Technology
- Solar Photovoltaic
- Status
- Operating
- Location
- Polk, FL
- Operating Since
- 2021
- Generators
- 1
- Operator
- Tampa Electric Co
- Parent Company
- Emera
- Annual Generation
- 50,523 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- 9.6%
- Balancing Authority
- Tampa Electric Company
- ISO/RTO
- —
- NERC Region
- SERC
Durrance
OperatingSolar
Ranked #183 of 235 Solar plants in FL#1235 of 7447 nationally
60 MW Solar operating in Polk, FL — Tampa Electric Company
EIAGEMWD
60 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2021
Operating Since
Location
Coordinates
27.7906, -81.9922
County
Polk, FL
Nearby Plants
- Jamison Solar (FL)Solar74.5 MW · 4.4 km
- Mosaic South Pierce OperationsWaste Heat45.5 MW · 6.0 km
- PolkNatural Gas1456.1 MW · 6.9 km
Ownership & Operator
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Tampa Electric Co | Tampa Electric | — |
| Owner(s) | Tampa Electric Co | Emera | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Ownership Chain
About
The Durrance solar photovoltaic plant is located in Polk County, Florida. The plant has a total capacity of 60 MW and began operating in 2021. It is owned by Emera, a Canadian company, and operated by Tampa Electric Co. The facility utilizes single-axis tracking technology. Durrance is ranked 176th out of 227 power plants in Florida and 1061st out of 7108 plants nationally.
In its latest year of operation, the plant generated 50,523 MWh of electricity, resulting in a capacity factor of 9.6%. The plant operates within the Tampa Electric Company balancing authority and the SERC NERC region. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $1,390 per kW, based on FERC data.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Engineering & Generators
Grid Context
NERC Region
SERC
Balancing Authority
Tampa Electric Company
Grid Voltage
69 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
Generation
6.7K MWh
Latest Month
50.5K MWh
Annual Generation
9.6%
Capacity Factor
Jan 2023 – Dec 2025
Financial DataBeta
Source: FERC Form 1HIGH
$1,396/kW
Installed Cost
$6.2/MWh
Operating Cost
Tampa Electric 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 (5)Beta
Industry·corporate
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Legacy | Obituary·9 months ago
Industry·corporate
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Vero News·1 years ago
Hazards·outage
Power Outages and Long Gas Lines Add to Misery After Milton (Published 2024)
Millions across Florida were still without power, including many gas stations, sending residents scrambling for fuel. At least 14 people were killed.
Florida (other)
The New York Times·1 years ago
Hazards·hurricane
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The New York Times·1 years ago
Last updated 2026-03-14
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