OUC plans potential new energy plant

WFTV.com News Staff,Ryan Lynch,Steven Ryzewski,Alex Soderstrom,Richard Bilbao
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Orlando Utilities Commission has taken the first steps on a partnership for a potential power storage solution to help its renewable energy goals.

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The utility on Jan. 5 announced an agreement to explore the use of Malta Inc.’s 100-megawatt long-duration energy storage power plant. The project is being considered on a 50-acre site where OUC’s Indian River Plant is located in Brevard County.

Why this matters: New utility investment can lead to jobs and construction opportunities.

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