Solar power in Florida

Duke Energy Florida announces 4 new solar sites

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
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"We continue investing in utility-scale solar in Florida because our customers deserve a cleaner energy future," said Duke Energy Florida state president Melissa Seixas.

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  • "We continue investing in utility-scale solar in Florida because our customers deserve a cleaner energy future," said Duke Energy Florida state president Melissa Seixas.
  • Duke Energy Florida plans to invest an estimated $1 billion in 10 new solar power plants across Florida, including the four sites announced today.
  • Once both sites are finished, the Bay Trail and Fort Green solar power plants will help Duke Energy Florida complete the installation of its three-millionth solar panel in the state.
  • In February 2020, Duke Energy Florida announced the installation of its one-millionth solar panel in Florida at the company's Columbia Solar Power Plant in Fort White, Fla.

FPL's '30-by-30' plan reaches key milestone with more than 12 million solar panels generating electricity in the state of Florida

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Monday, June 7, 2021
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To date, FPL has installed more than 12 million solar panels in Florida, putting the company well on its way to achieving its "30-by-30" plan.

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  • To date, FPL has installed more than 12 million solar panels in Florida, putting the company well on its way to achieving its "30-by-30" plan.
  • In total, FPL customers are expected to save approximately $421 million from the cost-effective solar investments the company has made to this point."
  • Florida Power & Light Company is the largest energy company in theU.S.as measured by retail electricity produced and sold.
  • The company serves more than 5.6 million customer accounts supporting more than 11 million residents across Florida with clean, reliable and affordable electricity.

Duke Energy Florida announces 2 additional solar sites

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Monday, March 15, 2021
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"These solar power plants are examples of how mining sites can be developed for renewable energy and benefit our communities and the environment," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president.

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  • "These solar power plants are examples of how mining sites can be developed for renewable energy and benefit our communities and the environment," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president.
  • "Duke Energy Florida is delivering on what our customers want access to clean energy at a competitive price.
  • Once both sites are finished, the Bay Trail and Fort Green solar power plants will help Duke Energy Florida complete the installation of its three-millionth solar panel in the state.
  • In February 2020, Duke Energy Florida announced the installation of its one-millionth solar panel in Florida at the company's Columbia Solar Power Plant in Fort White, Fla.

Record-breaking year in solar for Duke Energy customers in North Carolina

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Solar power continued to grow in North Carolina in 2020 with more Duke Energy customers using solar power than ever before.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Solar power continued to grow in North Carolina in 2020 with more Duke Energy customers using solar power than ever before.
  • "Our customers want more renewable energy and Duke Energy is making that a reality for them," said Stephen De May, Duke Energy's North Carolina president.
  • Duke Energy owns and operates more than 40 solar facilities in North Carolina.
  • Overall, Duke Energy has more than 3,700 MW of solar energy connected to its energy grid in the state.

Duke Energy Florida announces installation of one-millionth solar panel in state

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Monday, February 24, 2020
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Here is a look at the solar power plants across Florida that helped Duke Energy reach its one-millionth solar panel installation.

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  • Here is a look at the solar power plants across Florida that helped Duke Energy reach its one-millionth solar panel installation.
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    Also in 2016, Duke Energy Florida opened two universal solar power plants.
  • In 2017, Duke Energy Florida opened a solar power plant in Suwannee County with 8.8 MW and 44,000 panels in Live Oak, Suwannee County.
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    The 74.9-MW Hamilton Solar Power Plant has 300,000 solar panels and came online in December 2018.

New report ranks FPL a national leader in solar energy

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Thursday, June 6, 2019
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"Being recognized as a national leader in advancing solar energy is a testament to FPL's commitment to making smart investments for our customers," said FPL President and CEO, Eric Silagy.

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  • "Being recognized as a national leader in advancing solar energy is a testament to FPL's commitment to making smart investments for our customers," said FPL President and CEO, Eric Silagy.
  • "Our unprecedented solar expansion is making Florida a world leader in solar energy, while we continue to keep FPL customer bills among the lowest in the country."
  • FPL also recently requested Public Service Commission approval of a new community solar program, FPL SolarTogetherSM, which would offer FPL customers the opportunity to directly participate in Florida's transformation to a world leader in solar energy.
  • FPL currently operates approximately 1,250 megawatts of universal solar capacity comprised of 18 solar power plants, including two that feature advanced battery storage systems, and more than 200 smaller solar installations, including:
    FPL Babcock Ranch Solar Energy and Battery Storage Center, Charlotte County
    FPL Barefoot Bay Solar Energy Center, Brevard County
    FPL Blue Cypress Solar Energy Center, Indian River County
    FPL Citrus Solar Energy and Battery Storage Center, DeSoto County
    FPL Coral Farms Solar Energy Center, Putnam County
    FPL DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center, DeSoto County
    FPL Loggerhead Solar Energy Center, St. Lucie County
    FPL Hammock Solar Energy Center, Hendry County
    FPL Horizon Solar Energy Center, Alachua and Putnam counties
    FPL Indian River Solar Energy Center, Indian River County
    FPL Interstate Solar Energy Center, St. Lucie County
    FPL Manatee Solar Energy Center, Manatee County
    FPL Miami-Dade Solar Energy Center, Miami-Dade County
    FPL Pioneer Trail Solar Energy Center, Volusia County
    FPL Space Coast Next Generation Solar Energy Center, Brevard County
    FPL Sunshine Gateway Solar Energy Center, Columbia County
    FPL Wildflower Solar Energy Center, DeSoto County
    FPL Solar Circuit at Daytona International Speedway, Volusia County
    Solar research installation at Florida International University, Miami-Dade County
    In addition, FPL recently announced the start of construction on its 10 newest solar power plants, which are expected to begin powering customers by early 2020 and bring the company's total installed solar capacity to approximately 2,000 megawatts:
    FPL Babcock Preserve Solar Energy Center, Charlotte County
    FPL Blue Heron Solar Energy Center, Hendry County
    FPL Cattle Ranch Solar Energy Center, DeSoto County
    FPL Echo River Solar Energy Center, Suwannee County
    FPL Hibiscus Solar Energy Center, Palm Beach County
    FPL Northern Preserve Solar Energy Center, Baker County
    FPL Okeechobee Solar Energy Center, Okeechobee County
    FPL Southfork Solar Energy Center, Manatee County
    FPL Sweetbay Solar Energy Center, Martin County
    FPL Twin Lakes Solar Energy Center, Putnam County
    Florida Power& Light Company is the largest energy company in the United States as measured by retail electricity produced and sold, serving more than 5 million customer accounts or an estimated 10 million+ people across the state of Florida.

FPL starts construction on 10 more solar energy centers across Florida

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Thursday, May 23, 2019
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JUNO BEACH, Fla., May 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) today announced the start of construction on its 10 newest solar power plants that are expected to begin powering customers by early 2020:

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  • JUNO BEACH, Fla., May 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) today announced the start of construction on its 10 newest solar power plants that are expected to begin powering customers by early 2020:
    FPL Babcock Preserve Solar Energy Center, Charlotte County
    FPL Blue Heron Solar Energy Center, Hendry County
    FPL Cattle Ranch Solar Energy Center, DeSoto County
    FPL Echo River Solar Energy Center, Suwannee County
    FPL Hibiscus Solar Energy Center, Palm Beach County
    FPL Northern Preserve Solar Energy Center, Baker County
    FPL Okeechobee Solar Energy Center, Okeechobee County
    FPL Southfork Solar Energy Center, Manatee County
    FPL Sweetbay Solar Energy Center, Martin County
    FPL Twin Lakes Solar Energy Center, Putnam County
    "FPL is well on its way to making Florida a world leader in solar energy," said Eric Silagy, president and CEO of FPL.
  • FPL currently operates 18 solar power plants, two that feature innovative energy storage, and hundreds of smaller solar installations*.
  • Florida's largest generator of solar power, FPL has approximately 1,250 megawatts of universal solar capacity, including:
    FPL Babcock Ranch Solar Energy and Battery Storage Center, Charlotte County
    FPL Barefoot Bay Solar Energy Center, Brevard County
    FPL Citrus Solar Energy and Battery Storage Center, DeSoto County
    FPL Coral Farms Solar Energy Center, Putnam County
    FPL DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center, DeSoto County
    FPL Loggerhead Solar Energy Center,St.
  • Lucie County
    FPL Horizon Solar Energy Center, Alachua and Putnam counties
    FPL Indian River Solar Energy Center, Indian River County
    FPL Interstate Solar Energy Center, St. Lucie County
    FPL Manatee Solar Energy Center, Manatee County
    FPL Miami-Dade Solar Energy Center, Miami-Dade County
    FPL Pioneer Trail Solar Energy Center, Volusia County
    FPL Space Coast Next Generation Solar Energy Center, Brevard County
    FPL Sunshine Gateway Solar Energy Center, Columbia County
    FPL Wildflower Solar Energy Center, DeSoto County
    FPL Solar Circuit at Daytona International Speedway, Volusia County*
    Solar research installation at Florida International University, Miami-Dade County*
    Florida Power & Light Companyis the largest energy company in the United States as measured by retail electricity produced and sold, serving more than 5 million customer accounts or an estimated 10 million+ people across the state of Florida.

FPL announces plan to build the world's largest solar-powered battery and drive accelerated retirement of fossil fuel generation

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Thursday, March 28, 2019
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New technology, like large-scale battery storage, is a critical step on the path to a cleaner, cheaper and more efficient energy future.

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  • New technology, like large-scale battery storage, is a critical step on the path to a cleaner, cheaper and more efficient energy future.
  • FPL also remains poised to eliminate its only remaining coal plant in Florida by the end of this year.
  • The future FPL Manatee Energy Storage Center is the latest chapter of the company's development of battery storage technology.
  • With 18 solar power plants currently in operation and four more entering construction, FPL is Florida's largest producer of solar power.

North Carolina's solar power output grew 36 percent in 2018

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Friday, March 15, 2019
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Annual solar energy production in North Carolina jumped 36 percent in 2018, according to the latest government data firmly placing North Carolina as the No.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Annual solar energy production in North Carolina jumped 36 percent in 2018, according to the latest government data firmly placing North Carolina as the No.
  • "Duke Energy continues to connect more solar to the North Carolina energy grid and promote new customer programs in response to the state's 2017 solar law ," said Stephen De May, Duke Energy's North Carolina president.
  • At year-end 2018, EIA reported North Carolina produced 7.2 million megawatt-hours of solar generation enough to power more than 600,000 homes.
  • In 2018, Duke Energy connected more than 500 megawatts (MW) of new solar capacity enough to power about 100,000 homes at peak output.

FPL announces plans to build four new solar power plants in 2019

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Monday, March 4, 2019
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Built cost-effectively, the new solar plants will bring an additional $26 million in net-savings to FPL customers over the long-term.

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  • Built cost-effectively, the new solar plants will bring an additional $26 million in net-savings to FPL customers over the long-term.
  • FPL Southfork Solar Energy Center, Manatee County
    FPL's second solar plant in Manatee County will join the FPL Manatee Solar Energy Center, which was built in 2016 and started the company's unprecedented solar expansion.
  • FPL currently operates 18 solar power plants, two that feature innovative energy storage, and hundreds of smaller solar installations*.
  • Florida's largest generator of solar power, FPL has approximately 1,250 megawatts of universal solar capacity, including:
    FPL Babcock Ranch Solar Energy and Battery Storage Center, Charlotte County
    FPL Barefoot Bay Solar Energy Center, Brevard County
    FPL Citrus Solar Energy and Battery Storage Center, DeSoto County
    FPL Coral Farms Solar Energy Center, Putnam County
    FPL DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center, DeSoto County
    FPL Loggerhead Solar Energy Center,St.