Following damage from Hurricane Irma and major renovations, a reinvigorated Islander Resort in Islamorada, in the Florida Keys greeted guests and locals in again January. What is different though, is that the resort is showcasing a number of green initiatives that make Islander one of the most eco-friendly resorts. Basically, the Islander Resort is going solar after Irma.
How Much Solar are They Installing
The installation initiated is now the largest solar panel array in the Keys. A total of fifteen different buildings on resort property will contain solar panels. There is a total of 1,950 panels that will supply over 45% of all energy consumed at the resort.
That’s enough energy to supply power to about more than 130 homes. Reduction in its fossil fuel reliance would reduce emissions equivalent to that produced by 160 cars in a year.
“So far, we’ve lined our roofs with panels on several buildings,” said Dan Martin, director of sales and marketing at Islander Resort. “The solar panel component is the largest piece of our green strategy, but the little things we do every day, from green housekeeping practices to the use of energy-efficient climate control units, shows just how conscious Islander is about decreasing our carbon footprint. We’re looking to be a full-fledged, eco-friendly resort.”
SALT Energy in Marathon is installing the 638-kilowatt solar panel system, and they say it’s by far the largest on one site in Monroe County. Projected energy production of the full system is 1,090-megawatt hours annually. The system will also be able to sustain category 5 hurricane-force winds.
The solar panels are expected to be completed and all live by the start of 2020.
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