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Duke Energy Florida’s two newest solar sites bring clean energy, local economic benefits to customers and communities

Published on May 3, 2023

Just three weeks after the company announced the completion of two solar sites in north Florida, Duke Energy has brought online two more solar projects in Bay and Levy counties.

City of Durham, Durham County Government, and Durham Public Schools join Duke Energy’s Green Source Advantage program

Published on April 27, 2023

The City of Durham, Durham County Government, and Durham Public Schools (DPS) are the latest customers to benefit from Duke Energy’s Green Source Advantage (GSA) program.

Duke Energy Florida adds 150 megawatts of clean, renewable energy to the grid; completes two new solar sites as part of company’s community solar program

Published on April 13, 2023

Duke Energy today announced the completion of two solar projects in Alachua and Suwannee counties, the latest sites in the company’s community solar program portfolio, Clean Energy Connection. Together, the sites at peak production are delivering 150 megawatts of clean, renewable energy to the grid to benefit Florida customers.

Duke Energy begins operating the largest battery system in North Carolina

Published on March 30, 2023

Duke Energy is expanding its battery storage capabilities in North Carolina and has begun commercial operation of the state's largest battery system, an 11-MW project in Onslow County.

Duke Energy explores innovative technologies in Florida, begins construction on floating solar pilot at its Hines Energy Complex

Published on March 16, 2023

Duke Energy Florida today announced that its first floating solar array pilot will begin construction later this month in Polk County.

Public access to Duke Energy’s Great Falls enhancement project set to open

Published on March 15, 2023

Public access to a portion of Duke Energy’s Great Falls enhancement project is set to open on March 18, 2023, with scheduled recreation flow releases and the opening of the Nitrolee Access Area.

Duke Energy begins operation of its largest solar plant

Published on March 8, 2023

Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions (DESS), a nonregulated commercial brand of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), is now operating its largest solar power plant ever – the 250-megawatt (MW) Pisgah Ridge Solar project in Navarro County, Texas.

Duke Energy begins construction on two new solar sites in north Florida

Published on March 1, 2023

Duke Energy Florida today announced two new solar projects will begin construction later this month in Bay and Madison counties.

Duke Energy to mobilize first-of-its-kind microgrid-integrated fleet electrification center

Published on February 21, 2023

Duke Energy has announced it will build a first-of-its-kind performance center that will model and accelerate the development, testing and deployment of zero-emissions light-, medium- and heavy-duty commercial electric vehicle (EV) fleets.

Duke Energy places advanced microgrid into service in Hot Springs, NC

Published on February 2, 2023

Green microgrid consists only of solar generation and battery storage Installation will be able to power the entire town during an outage CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy has placed into service one of the nation’s most advanced green microgrids in the...