251st largest plant in Florida · 5651st nationally
Space Coast Next Gen Solar Energy is a solar power plant in Florida with a nameplate capacity of 10.0 MW. It generates roughly 12.8k MWh per year — enough to power about 1,220 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 15% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Space Coast Next Gen Solar Energy |
|---|---|
| Operator | Florida Power & Light Co |
| City | Merritt Island |
| County | Brevard County |
| State | Florida |
| ZIP | 32927 |
| Coordinates | 28.45860, -80.68110 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 10.0 MW | Operating | 2010 |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Florida Power & Light Company |
Utility-scale solar farms convert sunlight directly into electricity using photovoltaic panels. They produce zero direct emissions and have no fuel cost, but generation is variable — peaking at midday and falling to zero at night. Capacity factors typically run 18–28% in good locations.