“We need to be able to deploy technology we are comfortable will meet the needs in Florida, is going to work, and will meet the price points we need in Florida, and that is what we are moving forward with,” says Eric Silagy, chief development officer for Florida Power & Light Co., Juno Beach.

FPL filed a petition with the Public Service Commission in May to build three separate solar projects, costing about $688 million, which will generate 110 MW of electricity. Cost recovery will be available under a law passed this year.