Where is Payne Creek Solar?

In Polk 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 Payne Creek Solar?

70 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Payne Creek Solar?

EIA-860M names Tampa Electric 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 Payne Creek Solar LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Tampa Electric 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 "Payne Creek Solar LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Payne Creek Solar still running?

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

Payne Creek Solar

Payne Creek Solar is a 70 MW solar farm in Polk County, Florida, operated by Tampa Electric Co. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here. Its unit entered service in 2018.

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: 70.3 MW; 70.3 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2018
EIA plant ID: 61665

Where it is

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County: Polk County, Florida
Coordinates: 27.6646, -81.9642
Balancing authority: TEC
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Tampa Electric Co
Primary energy source: Solar
Technologies: Solar Photovoltaic
Status: Operating

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Payne Creek Solar: FAQ

Where is Payne Creek Solar?: In Polk 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 Payne Creek Solar?: 70 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Payne Creek Solar?: EIA-860M names Tampa Electric 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 Payne Creek Solar LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Tampa Electric 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 "Payne Creek Solar LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Payne Creek Solar still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.