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But, like most things when it comes to energy, reality is not nearly so simple. Florida gets much less direct sunlight than some other places. What's more, solar can be considerably more expensive than other forms of energy, experts say.
That means that Florida Power & Light customers, already facing increases for fuel surcharges and new nuclear plants, will get yet another hit when solar costs are added.
Backers of solar power insist that costs would drop quickly over time if solar gets support from utilities and politicians. But those who study energy economics are skeptical. ''There are many, many uncertainties here,'' says Jay Apt, executive director of the Carnegie Mellon Electricity Industry Center.
Prime example: Last September, former President Bill Clinton and Florida Gov. Charlie Crist shared a New York stage with FPL Group Chief Executive Lew Hay to announce construction of the country's largest solar power plant.
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