Sunshine Gateway Solar Energy Center
Sunshine Gateway Solar Energy Center is a 105 MW solar farm in Columbia County, Florida, operated by Florida Power & Light Co. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service between 2019 and 2021.
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
- 104.5 MW
- 104.5 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 2
- In service
- 2019–2021
- EIA plant ID
- 61763
Where it is
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- County
- Columbia County, Florida
- Coordinates
- 30.29, -82.75
- Balancing authority
- FPL
- Sector
- Electric Utility
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Florida Power & Light Co
- Primary energy source
- Solar
- Technologies
- Batteries, Solar Photovoltaic
- Status
- Operating
This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Solar 75 MW, Battery 30 MW. It is filed here under Solar, the source with the most capacity.
Sunshine Gateway Solar Energy Center: FAQ
- Where is Sunshine Gateway Solar Energy Center?
- In Columbia 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 Sunshine Gateway Solar Energy Center?
- 105 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Sunshine Gateway 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 Sunshine Gateway 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 "Sunshine Gateway 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 Sunshine Gateway Solar Energy Center still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.