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'''NextEra Energy Resources''' was previously known as '''FPL Energy''' and is a subsidiary of [[FPL Group]], which also owns [[Florida Power & Light]]. NextEra changed its name in January 2009. It is the largest producer of wind and solar energy in North America. The company currently has more than 6,300 megawatts of wind generation in operation, enough to power more than 1.5 million average homes. It also is the largest generator of solar thermal power in the world. The company co-owns and operates seven solar plants in California’s Mojave Desert, which collectively form the world’s largest solar site. In all, the company operates 310 megawatts of solar power.<ref name="FPL">[http://www.nexteraenergyresources.com/news/contents/2009/010709.shtml "FPL Energy to change name to NextEra Energy Resources"] NextEra Energy Resources Website, January 7, 2009.</ref>