Where is Blackwater River Solar Energy Center?

In Santa Rosa County, Florida (FL). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Blackwater River Solar Energy Center?

149 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Blackwater River Solar Energy Center?

EIA-860M names Florida Power & Light Co as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Blackwater River Solar Energy Center LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Florida Power & Light Co here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Blackwater River Solar Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Blackwater River Solar Energy Center still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Blackwater River Solar Energy Center

Blackwater River Solar Energy Center is a 149 MW battery storage project in Santa Rosa County, Florida, operated by Florida Power & Light Co. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service between 2023 and 2025.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 149 MW; 149 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 2023–2025
EIA plant ID: 65433

Where it is

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County: Santa Rosa County, Florida
Coordinates: 30.6469, -86.9382
Balancing authority: FPL
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Florida Power & Light Co
Primary energy source: Battery
Technologies: Batteries, Solar Photovoltaic
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Battery 75 MW, Solar 75 MW. It is filed here under Battery, the source with the most capacity.

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Blackwater River Solar Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Blackwater River Solar Energy Center?: In Santa Rosa County, Florida (FL). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Blackwater River Solar Energy Center?: 149 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Blackwater River Solar Energy Center?: EIA-860M names Florida Power & Light Co as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Blackwater River Solar Energy Center LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Florida Power & Light Co here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Blackwater River Solar Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Blackwater River Solar Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.