Tampa Electric Plans 74.5-Megawatt Solar Farm Near County Border
Tampa Electric Company is planning to build a nearly 400-acre solar farm, named Harvest Sun Solar Plant, on leased land near the Manatee/Hillsborough County border in Parrish. The facility will be a 74.5-megawatt, remotely operated solar array designed to generate…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, July 25, 2026 —
Tampa Electric Company (TECO) has announced plans to construct a new solar farm, to be named the Harvest Sun Solar Plant, on a nearly 400-acre site located near the Manatee and Hillsborough County border in Parrish.
The proposed facility will be a 74.5-megawatt, remotely operated solar array. Once operational, it is projected to generate enough electricity to power approximately 11,800 homes, contributing to the company’s renewable energy initiatives.
Construction for the Harvest Sun Solar Plant is anticipated to commence in December. Permit approvals for the project are expected to be secured this summer.
The project plans include specific measures designed to manage stormwater runoff effectively. Additionally, the development will incorporate strategies to minimize its impact on local wetlands and surface waters. TECO also stated that the project will address potential effects on protected species, including gopher tortoises and the crested caracara bird, which inhabit the region.
The specific details regarding the leased land and the operational framework for the remotely managed facility were not further elaborated in the provided summary.
Story summarized from the original created by By Cindy Lane, Beacon Media on www.tampabay.com, see more information here.
