en.Wedoany.com Reported - Duke Energy's Jumper Creek solar complex in Florida has been officially connected to the grid. Located in Sumter County, Florida, the facility has an installed capacity of 74.9 MW. The utility company stated that over its service life, the plant will generate enough clean energy and is projected to save its 2 million customers approximately $250 million in costs.

Melissa Seixas, president of Duke Energy Florida, noted that customers are facing cost pressures on multiple fronts, making it essential for the company to find ways to reduce long-term energy costs while maintaining reliable power supply. She stated that every solar plant brought into operation saves customers money by reducing reliance on fuel, one of the biggest drivers of energy costs, helping to protect customers from fuel price volatility.

Duke Energy Florida plans to build 12 new solar plants by the end of 2028. These facilities will have a total installed capacity of 900 MW and are projected to save customers a cumulative total of approximately $3 billion over their service lives.

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