/tags/solar-energy solar energy en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:20:00 GMT /environment/2025-10-31/report-florida-leads-the-southeast-for-installed-solar-capacity Florida Power & Light is considered a regional leader in renewable energy investment, with Duke Energy following just behind. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:20:00 GMT /environment/2025-10-31/report-florida-leads-the-southeast-for-installed-solar-capacity Jessica Meszaros /education/2023-04-14/miami-dade-schools-miami-solar-panel-climate-change-sea-rise According to a study by a clean energy advocacy group, as of 2022, nearly 10% of U.S. schools were using solar polar. Advocates in South Florida have been pushing Miami-Dade County Public Schools to install solar for years. Fri, 14 Apr 2023 11:31:28 GMT /education/2023-04-14/miami-dade-schools-miami-solar-panel-climate-change-sea-rise Kate Payne /latin-america/2023-01-24/solar-energy-could-be-key-in-puerto-ricos-transition-to-100-renewables-study-says A federal study shows Puerto Rico can meet its goal of 100% renewable energy by 2050. The path includes a focus on solar power panels installed across the territory. Tue, 24 Jan 2023 20:00:00 GMT /latin-america/2023-01-24/solar-energy-could-be-key-in-puerto-ricos-transition-to-100-renewables-study-says Jeff Brady /news/2022-07-20/florida-leads-southeast-in-solar-according-to-new-report Florida leads the Southeast in solar capacity, according to a new report. Wed, 20 Jul 2022 15:20:00 GMT /news/2022-07-20/florida-leads-southeast-in-solar-according-to-new-report Amy Green /news/2022-07-14/solar-panels-have-been-removed-from-miami-city-hall-this-activist-wants-to-know-why “It’s really difficult not to jump to conclusions," said activist Sean O'Hanlon, who spotted the removal of the solar panels. Thu, 14 Jul 2022 20:42:41 GMT /news/2022-07-14/solar-panels-have-been-removed-from-miami-city-hall-this-activist-wants-to-know-why Daniel Rivero /2022-07-08/answering-your-questions-about-solar-power-youth-mental-health-wildlife-thursday-iconic-fauna Following up on last week’s solar panel conversation, we continue answering your questions about solar. Plus, federal research shows 1 in 5 young people below 18 years old is struggling with their mental health. And some of Florida’s most iconic wildlife, like alligators and manatees, are welcoming travelers at the airport in Fort Lauderdale in a photo exhibit. Fri, 08 Jul 2022 18:19:11 GMT /2022-07-08/answering-your-questions-about-solar-power-youth-mental-health-wildlife-thursday-iconic-fauna Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Caitie Muñoz /news/2021-02-19/is-rooftop-solar-under-threat-in-florida-if-so-jacksonville-could-offer-glimpse-into-future Some are worried that Florida's powerful investor-owned utilities are pushing regulators to scale back the state’s rooftop solar policy, as JEA did, or get rid of it all together. If successful, the rooftop solar industry across the Sunshine State could start to look a lot like it does in Jacksonville. Fri, 19 Feb 2021 21:30:00 GMT /news/2021-02-19/is-rooftop-solar-under-threat-in-florida-if-so-jacksonville-could-offer-glimpse-into-future Brendan Rivers /2019-12-19/fpl-says-customers-will-see-lower-bills-in-2020-as-clean-energy-helps-lower-costs Florida Power & Light Company says the typical homeowner’s electric bill will drop nearly $4 beginning in January due to lower operating costs. Thu, 19 Dec 2019 21:06:18 GMT /2019-12-19/fpl-says-customers-will-see-lower-bills-in-2020-as-clean-energy-helps-lower-costs WJCT News /2019-07-10/duke-energy-gets-go-ahead-for-3-more-solar-projects-including-1-in-volusia State regulators have approved a plan by Duke Energy Florida to build three solar-power projects in Gilchrist, Highlands and Volusia counties. Wed, 10 Jul 2019 14:54:07 GMT /2019-07-10/duke-energy-gets-go-ahead-for-3-more-solar-projects-including-1-in-volusia News Service of Florida /npr-breaking-news/2019-06-24/how-georgia-became-a-surprising-bright-spot-in-the-u-s-solar-industry Solar is booming in Georgia, and it's not because of state mandates supporting renewable energy or concerns about climate change. Instead, powerful market forces are driving the growth. Mon, 24 Jun 2019 17:51:00 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2019-06-24/how-georgia-became-a-surprising-bright-spot-in-the-u-s-solar-industry Andrea Hsu, Mary Louise Kelly