Where is Lake Placid Solar Power Plant?

In Highlands 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 Lake Placid Solar Power Plant?

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

Who owns Lake Placid Solar Power Plant?

EIA-860M names Duke Energy Florida, LLC 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 Lake Placid Solar Power Plant LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Duke Energy Florida, LLC 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 "Lake Placid Solar Power Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Lake Placid Solar Power Plant still running?

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

Lake Placid Solar Power Plant

Lake Placid Solar Power Plant is a 62 MW solar farm in Highlands County, Florida, operated by Duke Energy Florida, LLC. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service between 2019 and 2023.

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: 62.3 MW; 62.3 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 2019–2023
EIA plant ID: 62541

Where it is

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County: Highlands County, Florida
Coordinates: 27.3311, -81.364
Balancing authority: FPC
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Duke Energy Florida, LLC
Primary energy source: Solar
Technologies: Batteries, Solar Photovoltaic
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Solar 45 MW, Battery 17 MW. It is filed here under Solar, the source with the most capacity.

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Lake Placid Solar Power Plant: FAQ

Where is Lake Placid Solar Power Plant?: In Highlands 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 Lake Placid Solar Power Plant?: 62 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Lake Placid Solar Power Plant?: EIA-860M names Duke Energy Florida, LLC 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 Lake Placid Solar Power Plant LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Duke Energy Florida, LLC 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 "Lake Placid Solar Power Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Lake Placid Solar Power Plant still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.