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May 7, 2020

Solar City: Dawn of Solar in the Sunshine State

NBC Nightly News – Tucked into a corner of Southwest Florida about a half-hour from Fort Myers, Babcock Ranch is what developer Syd Kitson calls the most sustainable community in America and the first solar-powered town in the country.

May 2, 2020

4 New Solar Power Plants Go Online, Part Of Why May FPL Bills Will Be Lower

News Radio 1290 – If you have Florida Power and Light, your electric bill this month will be about 25 percent lower. That’s because the power giant has been saving money on fuel costs due to an expanding number of solar power and natural gas plants.  

April 23, 2020

Florida Power & Light opens 10 new solar centers by May 1

Daily Energy Insider – Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) recently opened six new solar energy centers with four more scheduled to launch in May. These 10 new solar centers represent 745 megawatts solar capacity, which is enough to power 150,000 homes. It is part of the company’s commitment to installing 30 million solar panels by […]

January 29, 2020

FPL tries a new place to soak in solar power: Floating panels on a Miami lake

Miami Herald – Florida Power & Light on Tuesday launched a solar array that will be visible to Super Bowl fans flying in and out of the city. Drivers along a stretch of the Dolphin Expressway will also be able to see the installation, which measures about 22,000 square feet and will generate 160 kilowatts […]

January 28, 2020

Miami-Dade Installs Floating Solar Panels Near Dolphin Expressway

NBC 6 Miami – The ride on the Dolphin expressway will be a little brighter for drivers, as Miami-Dade county introduced its new solar project. The plan is to install an array of floating solar panels on Blue Lagoon. If the technology takes off, Miami-Dade Mayor, Carlos Gimenez, says residents and businesses could experience lower […]

January 27, 2020

FPL solar installation powers Super Bowl festivities

Florida Politics – Florida Power & Light Company unveiled a multipurpose solar installation at Bayfront Park to provide some clean power for Super Bowl festivities. The installation covers nearly 400 feet of walkway around the FPL Solar Amphitheater at Bayfront Park and features seven solar trees. FPL said the 500-panel structure generates about 250 kilowatt-hours […]

January 23, 2020

FPL Solar Installation Arrives at Bayfront Park For Big Game

Miami’s Community Newspapers – As South Florida prepares for Game Day, Florida Power & Light Company today debuted a multi-purpose solar installation at Bayfront Park to power the downtown festivities with more clean energy. Beyond the game, the solar installation will serve as a lasting landmark and symbolize Miami’s sustainable and resilient future.

December 11, 2019

More Than 500 Solar Panels Being Installed At Bayfront Park To Power Events

CBS4 Miami – Miami’s Bayfront Park is getting an environmentally friendly makeover. Florida Power & Light is installing more than 500 solar panels to harness power for events.

December 11, 2019

Bayfront Park takes giant green step forward for mankind

Local 10 Miami – Florida Power & Light’s goal to install 30 million solar panels in the state by 2030 will add 500 to its growing tally at Miami’s Bayfront Park.