Duke Energy finishes first floating solar project in Florida
December 18, 2023
An almost 1 MW floating solar array entered service last week in Florida, as part of a pilot from Duke Energy’s Vision Florida program – a first for the state.
The new array consists of more than 1,800 bifacial solar panels floating on a cooling pond at the Duke Energy Hines Energy Complex in Bartow, Florida. These panels are capable of absorbing light from both sides, which means they should be able to produce 10-20 percent more power than single-sided contemporaries. It’s secured in the water by anchors, and will help onboard more clean energy onto the grid.
