New solar power plant to be built in area

FPL Southfork Solar Energy Center in Manatee County will be FPL's second solar plant in the county.

  • By Business Observer Staff
  • | 4:53 p.m. March 22, 2019
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MANATEE — Florida Power & Light Co. plans to build four new solar power plants this year, including one in Manatee County. 

According to a press release, the plants are expected to begin powering customers in early 2020. FPL is also planning new plants in Okeechobee, Palm Beach and Suwannee counties. 

 

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