Whistling Duck I is a solar power plant in Florida.
| Plant Name | Whistling Duck I |
|---|---|
| Operator | Origis Energy Usa, Inc |
| City | Williston |
| County | Levy County |
| State | Florida |
| ZIP | 32696 |
| Coordinates | 29.47222, -82.43088 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEFL8 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 75.0 MW | Under Construction | — |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Florida Inc |
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.