D3Energy, a U.S. floating solar developer and EPC contractor, has deployed a floating solar photovoltaic system at Universal Epic Universe theme park in Orlando, Florida.

D3Energy completed a 1.4-MW floating solar project at Universal Epic Universe, a theme park in Orlando, Florida. Credit: D3Energy

The 1.4-MW floating solar system was energized earlier this year and now operates as part of the new theme park’s broader renewable energy program. It is one of three on-site solar installations totaling 3.7 MW across the Epic Universe park. The overall solar program was managed by Qcells, with D3Energy responsible for the floating solar portion.

“We’re proud to continue our relationship with Universal Orlando through a second floating solar project,” said Stetson Tchividjian, Managing Director of D3Energy. “Universal continues to lead the way in sustainability across the theme park industry, and it’s exciting to see floating solar integrated into one of the most innovative destinations in the world.”

“We also appreciate Qcells’ leadership in managing the overall solar program and the opportunity to deliver the floating solar component alongside their team,” Tchividjian said.

Epic Universe is the first theme park to achieve LEED Platinum certification under LEED for Communities: Plan and Design. The floating array generates power for the park’s electric bus fleet, with energy stored in batteries during the day and used to charge Universal’s electric buses at night.

Epic Universe features attractions from entertainment properties like How to Train Your Dragon, Harry Potter and Nintendo.

This marks D3Energy’s second floating solar project for Universal Orlando Resort, following a system completed at Universal’s main Orlando campus in 2021.

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