92nd largest plant in Florida · 3001st nationally
Tupelo Solar is a solar power plant in Florida with a nameplate capacity of 74.5 MW.
| Plant Name | Tupelo Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Frp Tupelo Solar, Llc |
| City | San Mateo |
| County | Putnam County |
| State | Florida |
| ZIP | 32187 |
| Coordinates | 29.60373, -81.52725 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUPS | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 74.5 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| 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.