Solar News
March 31, 2019
FPL lights the way for solar energy
The Sarasota Herald-Tribune – Florida Power & Light is entering a new era at its power-generation plant in northeast Manatee County — a welcome development that stands to benefit consumers and the environment, and establish a benchmark for the industry.
March 21, 2019
Welcome to Babcock Ranch, the Sunshine State’s first solar-powered town
The Washington Post – Babcock Ranch is a groundbreaking concept that residents say they hope will catch on in other parts of Florida. The real energy engine is the solar field north of the town center, down a road sometimes blocked by foraging wood storks and herons. There, poised to capture enough energy to power about […]
March 15, 2019
Solar trees and canopies sprouting in Miami parks
South Florida Sun Sentinel – A new species of trees is taking root in some Miami city parks thanks to Florida Power & Light Company.
March 15, 2019
Girls Scouts and FPL partner up for first solar canopy in Sarasota
Suncoast News Network – The Girls Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida and the Florida Power and Light Company are bringing solar energy to the Suncoast. FPL unveiled the first of its kind solar canopy instillation in Sarasota early Friday afternoon. The power company partnered with local Girls Scouts to spread the importance of renewable energy.
March 14, 2019
Árbol solar de 24 pies de altura iluminará el Bay of Pigs Memorial Park
Miami Despierta – El Comisionado de la Ciudad de Miami, Manolo Reyes, dió la bienvenida a la nueva matriz solar interactiva. La primera de las 10 ubicaciones que cuentan con instalaciones de FPL SolarNow en toda la ciudad.
January 24, 2019
Solar trees, canopy take root at Palm Beach International
Palm Beach Florida Weekly – Palm Beach International Airport and Florida Power & Light Company have joined to add new solar arrays that will promote sustainability to millions of travelers, while embracing the power of the sun. As part of FPL’s SolarNow program, PBIA is now home to three solar trees.
January 18, 2019
Solar Trees And Canopy Take Root At PBIA
The Town-Crier – Florida Power & Light Co. and Palm Beach International Airport and have partnered to add new innovative solar arrays that will promote sustainability to millions of travelers, while harnessing the power of the sun. PBIA is now home to three solar trees as a part of FPL’s SolarNow program.
December 20, 2018
FPL’s ‘Solar Now’ program brings solar to community hotspots
Sun Sentinel – Florida Power & Light Co. has garnered more than 44,000 participants for its voluntary SolarNow program, which supports the installation of solar panels in highly visible locations such as community parks, zoos and museums to generate awareness for solar.
November 28, 2018
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex introduces new solar energy technology
WOFL Fox 35 – Florida Power & Light Company has worked with the city of Port St. Lucie to install new solar panel shade structures in Jessica Clinton Park, where visitors can enjoy some shade under the 100-kilowatt solar canopy. The project was made possible through FPL’s SolarNow program.