Where is Big Bend 1 Solar and Battery Storage?

In Hillsborough 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 Big Bend 1 Solar and Battery Storage?

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

Who owns Big Bend 1 Solar and Battery Storage?

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 Big Bend 1 Solar and Battery Storage 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 "Big Bend 1 Solar and Battery Storage LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Big Bend 1 Solar and Battery Storage still running?

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

Big Bend 1 Solar and Battery Storage

Big Bend 1 Solar and Battery Storage is a 32 MW solar farm in Hillsborough County, Florida, operated by Tampa Electric Co. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service between 2017 and 2019.

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: 32.4 MW; 29.8 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 2017–2019
EIA plant ID: 69187

Where it is

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County: Hillsborough County, Florida
Coordinates: 27.7853, -82.3847
Balancing authority: TEC
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Tampa Electric 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 20 MW, Battery 13 MW. It is filed here under Solar, the source with the most capacity.

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Big Bend 1 Solar and Battery Storage: FAQ

Where is Big Bend 1 Solar and Battery Storage?: In Hillsborough 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 Big Bend 1 Solar and Battery Storage?: 32 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Big Bend 1 Solar and Battery Storage?: 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 Big Bend 1 Solar and Battery Storage 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 "Big Bend 1 Solar and Battery Storage LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Big Bend 1 Solar and Battery Storage still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.