A “solar power innovator and leader.” That’s what Reuters has called the Florida Power and Light-commissioned Martin Next Generation Solar Energy Center in Martin County, Florida.
The Next Generation station is made up of 190,000 solar panels; it does work in combination with a preexisting natural gas power plant, though. Still, it’s a great advance for the state of Florida. Besides providing clean energy, it’s also going to generate $5 million in tax revenue for its home county.The Florida-based solar project is meeting a bit of pushback, though. The Miami Herald reports that legislators are bickering over what the best clean energy technology best suits the state. In the debate is Florida Power and Light, Florida Crystals, and domestic solar panel companies.
Even though the Next Generation station is a great boon for Florida, many smaller businesses are clamoring for some money and jobs, as well.
A bill passed in 2008 has mainly benefited Florida Power and Light, allowing it to charge a set rate for its solar power. Many business owners say the bill gives the company an unfair advantage. Florida Crystals, a local company that produces solar and biomass energy at a lower cost than Florida Power and Light agrees.
No matter, the market and local legislators seem primed to iron out the wrinkles in Florida’s plan to produce large amounts of renewable energy, and that’s good for everyone.
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