JEA’s Solar Energy Landscape

JEA has been producing solar energy since the 1990s. Currently, JEA receives clean energy from 8 solar facilities across Northeast Florida, with capacities ranging from 1 megawatt (MW) to 12 MW.

How Solar Energy Works

Light hits the solar panels and the solar energy is converted into direct current (DC) electricity.
The DC flows from the panels into power inverters to be converted into alternating current (AC) electricity, that can be used by our customers.
The AC electricity is collected using cables and delivered to a central electrical substation, where it passes through a power transformer.
The electricity travels through transformers and the voltage is boosted for delivery onto the transmission lines.
Clean, renewable solar electricity is delivered to our customers’ homes and businesses.

Solar Energy Centers

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Closed Title: Jacksonville Solar

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Jacksonville Solar is a 15 MW DC solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in west Jacksonville near Baldwin. It began generating energy in 2010. The energy center is owned by PSEG Solar Source LLC and consists of approximately 200,000 photovoltaic panels on a 100 acre site. Juwi Solar, Inc., a Colorado-based developer and turn-key installer of solar power plants, provided the engineering, procurement and construction services. The solar project avoids approximately 22,430 tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually while generating about 22,430 megawatt-hours of electricity a year, an amount equal to about what 1,450 households consume. The ground-mounted, fixed photovoltaic system uses 100 percent renewable energy (sunlight) and JEA receives all electricity and renewable energy credits generated by Jacksonville Solar for a 30-year term. JEA makes all of the environmental attributes (Renewable Energy Certificates or RECs) from this facility available to sell in order to lower rates for our customers. This large project establishes JEA as a leader in solar electricity generation and offers an educational opportunity for Jacksonville residents to learn about solar energy.

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Closed Title: Northwest Jacksonville Solar Partners LLC

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The Northwest Jacksonville Solar Partners LLC energy center, previously referred to as Montgomery Solar, commissioned in May of 2017 and is near the Jacksonville International Airport on the City’s northside. This 7 MW site produced over 13,000 MWh in its first year. AlsoEnergy™ is providing a way to view live generation data.

See Live Solar Tracker

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Closed Title: Old Plank Road Solar Energy Centers

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The Old Plank Road Solar energy center is a 3 MW site on the City’s westside. It was commissioned in October 2017 and produced over 5,000 MWh of electricity in its first year. Live onsite generation can be viewed with eGauge Systems software.

See Live Solar Tracker

Old Plank Solar Facility — Old Plank Road Solar Energy Center

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Closed Title: Starratt Road Solar Energy Center

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Commissioned in December 2017, the Starratt Road Solar energy center is a 5 MW site located on the City’s northside. This site generated approximately 9,000 MWh in its first year of operation.

Starratt Road Solar Farm — Starratt Road Solar Energy Center

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Closed Title: Simmons Road Solar Energy Center

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The 2 MW Simmons Road Solar energy center commissioned in January of 2018 and is located on the City’s northside. The site generated about 3,500 MWh of electricity in the first year.

Simmons Road Solar Farm — Simmons Road Solar Energy Center

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Closed Title: Blair Road Solar Energy Center

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The 4 MW Blair Road Solar facility is located on the City's westside. The site was commissioned in January 2018 and generated over 6,700 MWh in its first year.

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Closed Title: Old Kings Road Solar Energy Center

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The 1 MW Old Kings Road Solar energy center commissioned in October 2018. This northside facility generated approximately 1,900 MWh in its first year.

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Closed Title: Imeson (SunPort) Solar Energy Center

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The Imeson Solar Energy Center, also known as SunPort, commissioned December 2019 and is located on the City’s northside. The site is comprised of a 5 MW solar PV array paired with a 2 MW, 4 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) that levels the solar generation. This BESS is the first utility scale battery system on the JEA grid. The facility is expected to generate approximately 15,000 MWh in its first year of operation.

Sunport Solar Facility — Sunport Solar Energy Center

Current Solar Energy Center Projects in Design

JEA Solar Options

Generating power from the sun is one of the cleanest and greenest ways to produce electricity. Learn more about the solar programs we offer JEA customers.

JEA’s Solar Energy Landscape

How Solar Energy Works

Solar Energy Centers

Current Solar Energy Center Projects in Design

JEA Solar Options

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