D3Energy Brings Sustainable Floating Solar to Miami International Airport

An Air France plane flies low over solar panels near a waterway.

Project Overview

D3Energy was proud to bring the first floating solar array to it's own backyard of Miami, Florida.  This project was a part of a joint agreement with Miami-Dade County and Florida Power & Light.  Uniquely placed within the array show both logos of FPL & Miami-Dade County.  Located on final approach to Miami International Airport, passengers can look out there window and see this floating PV system. 

A large floating solar panel array on a lake with a boat nearby.

System Details

  •  System Size: 157kWp
  • Type of reservoir: Man-made quarry
  • Number of panels: 402
  • Inverter type: String
  • Island size: 0.50 acres
  • Maximum depth: 45 feet
  • Type of anchoring system: Bottom-anchoring