Duke Energy(DUK) Prnewswire·2025-01-29 15:17Core Insights - Duke Energy Florida has successfully made all 10 of its Clean Energy Connection solar energy sites fully operational, contributing nearly 750 megawatts of solar generation in Florida from 2022 to 2024 [1][4] - Each solar site, with a peak output of 74.9 megawatts, can power approximately 23,000 homes and displace significant amounts of fossil fuels annually [2][3] - The solar sites have created over 1,500 temporary jobs during construction and have contributed to local tax revenues [3] Company Overview - Duke Energy Florida operates over 25 solar sites, producing nearly 1,500 megawatts of emission-free energy, with plans for an additional 12 solar sites between 2025 and 2027, adding 900 megawatts of generation capacity [4] - The company owns 12,300 megawatts of energy capacity and serves 2 million customers across a 13,000-square-mile area in Florida [5] - Duke Energy, a Fortune 150 company, serves 8.4 million customers across multiple states and has a total energy capacity of 54,800 megawatts [6] Future Plans - Duke Energy is committed to a clean energy transition, aiming for net-zero methane emissions by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050 [7][8] - The company is investing in electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation methods, including renewable energy, energy storage, and nuclear power [8]