FPL Group plans to build world's largest (25 MW) photovoltaic solar plant (in Florida)

[OKIsItJustMe]

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Thomson Financial News

FPL Group plans to build world's largest photovoltaic solar plant

06.25.08, 3:59 PM ET

BOSTON (Thomson Financial) - FPL Group Inc. Wednesday said it plans to build new solar energy projects that include the world's largest photovoltaic solar plant and first 'hybrid' energy center.

The Juno Beach, Fla.-based clean energy company said it will build 110 megawatts of solar power in Florida, pending regulatory approval.

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FPL projects make Florida second in solar

Filed from Houston 6/25/2008 7:59:13 PM GMT

MIAMI, FLORIDA: Florida Power & Light Co. (FPL) has announced three new solar energy projects, including plans for the world's largest photovoltaic solar plant and the first "hybrid" energy center which would combine solar thermal technology with an existing combined-cycle power generation unit. FPL's projects will generate 110 MW of solar power for Florida, making the state second in the nation for solar energy.

The new projects include the De Soto Next Generation Solar Energy Center, planned for construction to begin by the end of 2008 in DeSoto County, Florida. The project will produce 25 MW of photovoltaic solar capacity, making it the world's largest photovoltaic solar facility.

Construction is slated for the beginning of 2008 for the Martin Next Generation Solar Energy Center at FPL's existing Martin Plant site. The Martin project will provide up to 75 MW of solar thermal capacity in a hybrid design that will connect to an existing combined-cycle power plant. When the power of the sun is producing electricity from steam, less fossil fuel is required.

The Space Coast Next Generation Solar Energy Center is planned for construction to commence by the beginning of 2009 at the Kennedy Space Center. The Space Coast project will provide 10 MW of photovoltaic solar capacity in a public-private partnership.

[Not Me]

1. Wow, two positive environmental announcements in as many days

Yesterday the plan to buy up US Sugar's Everglades holdings and now this.
Positive signs.

[jtrockville]

2. Is FPL still planning to build 2 nukes too?

Or will they go solar instead? Seeing as how they're in the "sunshine" state, wouldn't solar make more sense?

[Zachstar]

3. No

If you ever watch a NASA launch you know weather comes in from the coast all the time.