AGT completes 1.7-MW solar carport project for Raymond James

Oct 14, 2024

By Kelly Pickerel | September 4, 2024

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Advanced Green Technologies has completed two large solar-powered parking garages at the Raymond James Financial headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida.

The renewable energy project features 1.7 MW of solar power capacity spread across two carports built atop existing parking garages. Phase one of construction covered the P4 garage, adding 1 MW of solar power, and phase two included the P3 garage, adding 700 kW.

The solar structures deliver an estimated 2.6 million kWh of power annually, meeting approximately 60% of the energy demand for Raymond James’s two main office buildings.

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“Offsetting nearly 60% of the energy load for multi-floor class-A office buildings is a significant achievement,” said Clint Sockman, AGT executive VP. “Raymond James is demonstrating leadership in the ESG field by investing in initiatives their clients believe in, which is truly remarkable.”

The solar carports are engineered to endure hurricane-force winds of up to 150 mph, essential for Florida’s tropical climate. Equipped with Talesun 450-W panels and Ginlong 100-kW string inverters, the structures stand 60 ft high in a coastal, windy area. AGT’s innovative sawtooth canopy design, crafted from powder-coated U.S. steel, reduces wind pressure and enhances the carports’ sleek appearance.

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