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March 2015. Since then, 7,260 solar modules manu-
factured by Hanwha SolarOne Company and invert-
ers by SunGrow were networked to create the 2.25
megawatt solar carport. AGT designed and led con-
struction for the project, which was completed and
tested by September 2015.
“This plant is indicative of Lockheed Martin’s drive
to be energy efficient and a responsible corporate
citizen,” said Leo Mackay, Lockheed Martin vice
president of Sustainability. “It is a building block
in our larger effort to align our company with the
demands of this century: global security; advanced
infrastructure; and renewable energy.”
The solar project will generate 3.33 million kilowatt
hours per year resulting in $6.5 million in savings
over 25 years. The covered parking will not only pro-
vide shade for more than 500 cars, but it will also
slash greenhouse gas emissions by 35 percent.
The Lockheed Martin location near Clearwater, Flor-
ida employs approximately 500 employees and 100
contractors providing engineering, software devel-
opment and other services for company programs.
Lockheed Martin is the largest industrial employer
in Florida with approximately 12,000 employees in
the state. Across locations, the company focuses
on optimizing the use of natural resources to re-
duce carbon emissions through improved energy
management. Lockheed Martin is currently consid-
ering other Florida sites to construct an additional
solar carport.
