Solar Spotlight- FLORIDA
At a glance
Solar Installed (MW): 2,289.58
National Ranking: 8th (4th in 2018)
Enough Solar Installed to Power: 275,814 homes
Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 1.18%
Solar Jobs: 10,358 (2nd in 2018)
Solar Companies in State: 578 (76 Manufacturers, 299 Installers/Developers, 203 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State: $3.94 billion
Prices have fallen: 47% over the last 5 years
Growth Projection and Ranking: 5,946 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 3rd)
Number Of Installations: 33,313

Notable Projects
• Citrus Solar Energy Center was developed by Florida Power & Light Co. This photovoltaic project has the capacity to generate 74.5 MW of electricity -- enough to power over 8,717 Florida homes.
• At 74 MW, Manatee Solar Energy Center in Parrish is among the largest solar installations in Florida. Completed in 2016 by Florida Power & Light Co, this photovoltaic project has enough electric capacity to power more than 8,717 homes
• General Growth Properties is one of the first major corporations to go solar in Florida with their 1 MW Altamonte Mall project in Altamonte Springs

About SEIA
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA®) is the driving force behind solar energy and is building a  strong solar industry to power America through advocacy and education. As the national trade association for the U.S. solar energy industry, which employs more than 242,000 Americans, we represent all organizations that promote, manufacture, install and support the development of solar energy. SEIA works with its 1,000  member companies to build jobs and diversity, champion the use of cost-competitive solar in America, remove market barriers and educate the public on the benefits of solar energy.
References
All data from SEIA/GTM Research U.S. Solar Market Insight unless otherwise noted: http://www.seia.org/research-resources/ussolar-market-insight
Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly: http://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/#generation
The Solar Foundation, State Solar Jobs Census:
SEIA, National Solar Database:
SEIA, Major Solar Projects List:
SEIA, Solar Means Business: