Solar Reduces Energy Costs at Homes for At-Risk Veterans in St. Augustine
St. John’s Housing Partnership uses solar to reduce costs at their headquarters and three of their apartment units for homeless and at-risk veterans. The rooftop solar arrays provide reliable power that’s cheaper than other electricity sources in the area, which helps the veterans save money.
SolarEdge Makes Key Domestic Content in Seminole
SolarEdge has begun production of Power Optimizers at a factory in Seminole. The new factory will produce 2 million power optimizers per quarter, demonstrating the growth of American solar manufacturing.
Tallahassee Community College Adds Solar Canopy
The Tallahassee Community College installed solar canopies over walkways between classrooms. This will help the sunny campus generate electricity for classrooms while also shading students as they walk to and from class.
Florida Uses the Sun to Grow Oranges. Now it Also Uses the Sun for Power
Florida’s Natural growers built a solar array that will provided 30% of the power for their visitors center. Walt Lincer, the VP of Sales and Marketing, said, “Florida’s Natural Growers is committed to producing the finest All Florida juice to our consumers using the least energy possible… We use [solar] to grow our oranges so it just makes sense to use it to power our Visitor’s Center.”
William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Park Helps Generate Clean Electricity in Port Charlotte
William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Park offers clean energy accessible to those who visit the park with two solar flowers and two solar canopies. The local tourism director said she hopes that the structures are a fitting tribute to the military because it's making an investment in our nation's future.
Sarasota Fire Station Turns to Solar for Backup Emergency Power
A new fire station in Sarasota included a rooftop solar array that will provide the emergency responders a reliable source of backup power. The solar array is designed to withstand hurricane winds, meaning the fire department can operate in any emergency situation.
Palm Coast Recreation Solar Array Promotes Economic Sustainability
The new Southern Recreation center in Palm Coast has 200 solar panels which provide 75% of the building’s energy needs. The solar panels are part of the building’s initiative to promote efficiency and reduce costs for citizens of Palm Coast.
Clearwater Police Department Training Center Turns to Solar for Reliable Power During Emergencies
The Clearwater Police Department inaugurated its new District 3 Emergency Operations and Training Center. The center is using solar panels that can withstand a category 5 hurricane and will serve as the city’s headquarters during an emergency.
Hunters Point Community Keeps Lights on with Solar
The Hunters Point community, the first net-zero single-family home development, used excess energy from solar panels to keep lights on through several days after the passage of Hurricane Helene and Milton. By investing in climate resilience and storm protection, this community is demonstrating the benefits of solar power during natural disasters.
Sarasota Fire Station Turns to Solar for Backup Emergency Power
A new fire station in Sarasota included a rooftop solar array that will provide the emergency responders a reliable source of backup power. The solar array is designed to withstand hurricane winds, meaning the fire department can operate in any emergency situation.
SunCoast Blood Centers Introduces New Solar Powered Electric Donation Buses
The SunCoast Blood Centers rolled out a new solar powered bus where Floridians can donate blood. These are the first solar powered blood donation buses in the country and will make for a more peaceful, safer experience for donors.
Miami Dade County Public Schools Installs 34.2 kW Solar Array
MAST@FIU, a magnet high school that’s part of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, installed a 34.2 kW solar array. Energy is the second highest cost for the school district, and the solar array will save MAST@FIU $5,500 per year.
Family Farm in Immokalee Uses Solar for Efficient Irrigation
Lipman Family Farms is using solar powered irrigation to grow oranges and tomatoes. The solar powered irrigation is monitored for efficiency, helping the farm save water and electricity, both of which lead to lower bills for the farm.
Temple Emanu-El Generates 70% of Electricity Consumption from Rooftop Solar Array
Temple Emmanu-El in Sarasota installed a 24.9 kW solar array that will work with another rooftop array to supply 70% of the synagogue's electricity supply. This will be one of the largest arrays in the area and lead to significant annual savings for the temple.
Badia Spices in Sweetwater Spices up Electricity Mix with Solar
Badia Spices, a family-owned Hispanic food company, built Florida’s largest rooftop solar project to power their spice manufacturing facility. The 3,240 kW project will be able to provide the nearly 60-year-old company with 80% of their electricity needs, greatly reducing costs for the manufacturer.
Tractor Part Manufacturer in Doral Saves over $200,000 Annually with Solar
Costex Tractor Parts, based in Doral, installed a 1.6 MW rooftop solar array. This will meet over 90% of the manufacturer's electricity needs, leading to an annual savings of over $207,000.
Sarasota Mosquito Management Facility to be Powered by Solar Carport
The new Sarasota County Mosquito Management Facilitity will add a 133.6 kW solar carport. This will generate 195,000 kWh of energy to the organization as they aim to properly manage the mosquito population in Sarasota County.
Ringling College of Art + Design Wins Certification Thanks to Rooftop Solar Panels
The Ringling College of Art and Design earned LEED certification from the US Green Building Council, thanks in part to 150 rooftop solar panels. These panels reduce energy usage, leading to savings for the college.
Clearwater Church Opens Rooftop Solar That Will Power Entire Facility
The Trinity Presbyterian Church in Clearwater added a rooftop solar array that will provide 100% of the facility’s power needs. This will save them $28,000 per year and the church will get a full return on investment in less than 10 years.
Sarasota County Planning and Development Services Center Reduces Electricity Usage with Solar Panels
The Sarasota County Planning and Development is adding a 300 kW rooftop solar array. This will generate 435,000 kWh of electricity, helping the county save on electricity costs.
Farmer in Homestead Uses Solar Power for Efficient Irrigation
A farmer in Homestead installed a solar-powered irrigation system on his farm, helping increase the efficiency of the system. This had led to substantial water savings as well as helping him reduce labor costs.
Naval Air Station Jacksonville Reduces Energy Consumption Thanks to Solar
The Naval Air Station in Jacksonville is using a solar installation to help reduce energy bills associated with wastewater treatment. This will save up to $50,000 to $150,000 per year for the base.
Sarasota Botanical Gardens to Save $100,000 Annually with Solar
The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in downtown Sarasota added a new rooftop solar array. This will save the gardens $100,000 annually and include the world's first 100% solar powered restaurant.
Solar Farms Lead to $375 M in Savings for Floridians
Florida has been a national leader in solar project development, helping lower electricity costs for Floridians. In 2023, 60 solar energy centers in Florida saved customers an estimated $375 million in fuel costs.
Advent Health to Save of $4.5 Million Thanks to Rooftop Solar
Advent Health in Orlando added 1,800 solar panels on top of their parking garage to supply 86% of the hospital’s electricity needs. This will save the hospital more than $4.6 million over the project’s lifetime.
St. Cloud Farm Pairs Solar with Cattle and Citruses
Deseret Farms grows cattle, oranges, tangerines, and now solar. “It’s a really good working relationship” said Don Whyte, the ranch’s vice president of planning, adding that the he is looking for ways to capture value, including clean, reliable power from the sun.”
St. Augustine Distillery Maintains Production Quality with Solar
St. Augustine Distillery installed a solar canopy at their facility. This has generated 12.7 MWh, powering over 10,000 homes in the area with low cost energy.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium Provides Power and Shade with Solar
Clearwater Marine Aquarium installed a 250 kW solar canopy that can provide shade for cars parked underneath it, as well as provide much of the power required for aquarium operations.
