PV Magazine estimates the FPL plan calls for deploying about 10 GW, or 1 GW/year of solar capacity, which the publication said would be "unprecedented." Florida Power & Light ( FPL ) , the state 's biggest electric utility , has taken a step away from its reliance on fossil fuels with the launch of its 30-by-30 initiative . Under the scheme , FPL plans to install 30 million solar panels by 2030 , while also reducing carbon emissions by 50 % . Researchers have estimated the project would require an " unprecedented " total solar capacity of between 1 GW to more than 10 GW . Florida is set to shutter its sole remaining coal plant , but retains nuclear and gas - fired facilities .
Florida Power & Light ( FPL ) , the state 's biggest electric utility , has taken a step away from its reliance on fossil fuels with the launch of its 30-by-30 initiative . Under the scheme , FPL plans to install 30 million solar panels by 2030 , while also reducing carbon emissions by 50 % . Researchers have estimated the project would require an " unprecedented " total solar capacity of between 1 GW to more than 10 GW . Florida is set to shutter its sole remaining coal plant , but retains nuclear and gas - fired facilities .