Bay Ranch Solar Power Plant Project

Bay Ranch Project
Creating a cleaner, smarter energy future.
At Duke Energy, we believe generating electricity from renewable resources will play an important role in the transition to cleaner energy. That's why we're developing innovative renewable power projects to serve communities and meet the needs of the overall grid.
Project Overview
The Bay Ranch Renewable Energy Center will occupy approximately 550 acres of property located off Highway 22, just east of the city of Callaway in Bay County, Fla. The 74.9-megawatt (MW) facility will consist of approximately 220,000 low-lying solar panels capable of producing enough electricity to power about 23,000 average-size homes at peak production.
Benefits to the Community
- Create approximately 200 new construction jobs
- Provide 74.9 MW of clean, renewable energy
- Produce tax revenue for Bay County
- Generate economic benefits to local businesses during construction
- Improve electric grid reliability
- Provide long-term, reliable investment
Operational Features
- Safe, quiet generation
- No air emissions or waste production
- Minimal water needs
- Low visual impact
- No impact on local traffic
- Pollinator-friendly plants
Site Map
To learn more about this project:
- Email us at renewableoutreach@duke-energy.com
- Call us at 800.395.3853
Proposed Project Schedule
Here's a quick overview of the proposed project schedule (subject to change):
Planning and Development
Fall/Winter 2020
Local Permitting Begins
March 2021
Construction Begins
April 2022
Estimated Project Completion
Spring 2023