Union County approves special exception for Florida Power solar and battery project on industrial parcel

Feb 17, 2026

The Union County Board of County Commissioners, sitting as the Board of Adjustments, unanimously approved SE 26-01 on Feb. 17, 2026, granting Florida Power and Light Company a special exception to place a solar farm and battery system on industrial-zoned parcels after a presentation on timelines, tax benefit estimates and safety measures and public concern about aesthetics and contamination risk.

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The Union County Board of County Commissioners, sitting as the Board of Adjustments, voted unanimously on Feb. 17 to approve SE 26-01, a special-exception request from Florida Power and Light Company to place a solar farm and associated battery infrastructure on industrial-zoned parcels in the county.

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