Florida Power & Light, announced on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 that they plan to build three solar energy plants in Florida, one that would be the biggest of its kind in the world, which will make Florida No. 2 in the nation for solar energy.
The three plants combined will be capable of generating enough electricity for 35,000 homes and businesses. These plants will represent the first commercial-scale renewable energy to be installed in the state.
A 25-megawatt facility will be placed in DeSoto County, a 10-megawatt facility will be built at the Kennedy Space Center and the third facility, the largest one, a 75-megawatt solar thermal facility will be built at FPL’s Martin County plant. These solar plants are the beginning of a seven-year plan announced by FPL last September to install 300 megawatts of solar energy in Florida.
Construction of the plants should begin later this year, and the plants should become operational some time in 2009, according to FPL president, Armando Olivera. Permits have been granted for all three sites. FPL is waiting on the final approval by the state Public Service Commission.

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