Duke Energy Florida has announced the completion of the Sundance Renewable Energy Center in Madison County. This solar site will contribute 74.9 megawatts of clean energy to the electric grid, promising savings for Duke Energy’s two million customers throughout its operational lifespan.
Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president, emphasized the significance of solar energy in the company’s strategy. “Solar energy is an important component of Duke Energy Florida’s ‘all of the above’ generation strategy,” she stated. “With sites like the Sundance Renewable Energy Center, we are diversifying our fleet and ensuring we can continue providing reliable, affordable service for our customers for years to come.”
The company plans to establish four new solar sites by 2026. Following Madison County, construction has started on sites in Sumter and Hernando counties with plans to begin in Jefferson County later this year. These projects aim to generate nearly 300 megawatts of clean energy and save approximately one billion dollars in fuel costs over their lifetimes.
Currently, Duke Energy Florida operates more than 25 solar sites producing about 1,500 megawatts of clean energy across the state. By adding 12 new solar sites between 2025 and 2027, including Sundance Renewable Energy Center, they plan to add an additional 900 megawatts to the grid.
By 2033, Duke Energy Florida expects to have over 6,100 megawatts of utility-scale solar capacity online.
Duke Energy Florida is a subsidiary of Duke Energy and serves two million customers across a vast area in Florida with a capacity of 12,300 megawatts. Duke Energy itself is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving millions across several states with extensive energy resources.
Duke Energy continues its transition towards cleaner energy solutions while maintaining reliability and value for its customers through significant investments in grid upgrades and diverse generation sources.
For further information on these developments or other inquiries, contact Aly Raschid at Duke-Energy.com or via X @DE_AlyRaschid.
