News Releases

Duke Energy today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell a minority interest in a portion of its commercial renewable energy portfolio owned and operated by its affiliate, Duke Energy Renewables, to the John Hancock Infrastructure Fund and John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A).

Duke Energy Renewables, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, announced it has acquired the 150-megawatt North Rosamond solar project in Kern County, California from Clearway Energy Group.

Bringing more cost-effective solar energy to the Carolinas, 14 utility-scale projects have been selected during an independently judged bidding process – part of a 2017 comprehensive renewable energy law.

Duke Energy Florida today announced the locations of its newest universal solar power plants, which will provide cleaner, smarter energy solutions to benefit Florida customers.

Our 35 solar facilities in North Carolina are helping the state keep a firm hold as the nation's No. 2 solar state; production up 36 percent in 2018.

Duke Energy Progress, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, has completed its first issuance of $600 million in green bonds that will finance eligible green energy projects, including the development, construction and procurement of solar generation in the Carolinas.

Duke Energy Renewables today announced it has purchased the 100-megawatt (MW) Lapetus Solar Energy Project in Andrews County, Texas from 7X Energy.

With the start of the new year, Duke Energy is building on the success of popular solar power programs to help more customers go solar across the Carolinas.

Duke Energy today announced the completion and operation of its new 74.9-megawatt Hamilton Solar Power Plant in Jasper, Fla. The plant’s carbon-free power is enough to energize more than 20,000 homes at peak production.

Another wave of solar energy is expected Jan. 2 when the window opens for North Carolina customers to apply for Duke Energy’s solar rebate program. So far in 2018, more than 1,300 customers have installed systems and qualified for rebates.