Martin Next Generation Solar Energy Center
Project Facts
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Construction commenced December 2, 2008, with completion scheduled for the end of 2010
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The first hybrid solar facility in the world to connect to an existing combined-cycle power plant
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At 75 megawatts, the Martin Next Generation Solar Energy Center is the largest solar thermal plant outside of California
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Annual estimated generation will be about 155,000 megawatt hours or enough power to serve about 11,000 homes
- Located at FPL’s Martin Plant near Indiantown
Project Benefits
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During construction, the project provides around 1000 construction jobs and several full time positions after completion
- Over 30 years, the solar facility will prevent the emission of more than 2.75 million tons of greenhouse gases
According to the U.S. EPA, this is the equivalent of removing over 18,700 cars from the road every year for the entire life of the project
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It will decrease fossil-fuel usage by approximately 41 billion cubic feet of natural gas and 600,000 barrels of oil
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It will not require additional cooling water
- Solar energy can help Florida secure its energy future since it is not subject to oil supply disruptions or price volatility
View a 360° tour of the facility and how it works
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