Duke Energy Florida finishes 75-MW Duette project seven weeks early

• Duke Energy Florida's Duette Solar energy Plant is currently operational.

The Duette facility was improved about 520 acres in Manatee County, Florida, and was placed in service on Oct. 25-- greater than 7 weeks ahead of its scheduled conclusion date. It becomes part of Duke Energy Florida's $1 billion financial investment to give customers with 700 MW of clean energy by 2022.

The 74.5-MW single-axis tracking Duette project was first revealed in May 2020, in addition to twin 74.9-MW sites Charlie Creek as well as Sandy Creek. Those 2 projects are expected to be finished within the following six months.

" Customers desire us to supply even more sustainable and also cleaner energy. As another solar site goes into procedure, we're providing on that particular assurance," claimed Duke Energy Florida state head of state Melissa Seixas. "These financial investments will enable Florida customers to take pleasure in an energy system that is significantly durable as well as gives cleaner energy to every person in our solution area."