FPL Storm-Resilient Power Grid Upgrade
Sector: Cement • Location: Florida, United States
Source: Lift and Access
Sarens is collaborating with Florida Power & Light (FPL) to strengthen Florida's power grid against extreme weather by replacing wooden poles with concrete poles that can withstand winds of 130 to 145 mph. The project involves removing old wooden poles and installing new concrete poles weighing 6,000 to 42,000 pounds and 40 to 75 feet tall, using cranes with lifting capacities of 65 to 350 tons. T
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Cement, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Florida, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Lift and Access
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Sarens is collaborating with Florida Power & Light (FPL) to strengthen Florida's power grid against extreme weather by replacing wooden poles with concrete poles that can withstand winds of 130 to 145 mph. The project involves removing old wooden poles and installing new concrete poles weighing 6,000 to 42,000 pounds and 40 to 75 feet tall, using cranes with lifting capacities of 65 to 350 tons. This upgrade is part of FPL's broader strategy to enhance grid reliability and accelerate restoration during outages, with over $28.85 billion in capital investments from 2025 to 2027 focused on storm hardening and infrastructure improvements. |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Florida |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Cement, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2026-04-05 |
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