This project was a 2011 Federal Energy and Water Management Award nominee.
| Location | Homestead, Florida |
| System Type | Photovoltaic (PV) |
| System Size | 15 kW |
| Installation Cost | $411,500 |
| Project Completion | 2011 |
| Project Savings | 9,738 gal/year diesel and 217,194 lb/year carbon dioxide emissions |
| Load Service Area | Two residences, wastewater treatment plant, and comfort station |
| Project Champion | Elsa Alvear |
| FEMP Assistance | Technical assistance, design reviews, funding assistance, and system performance evaluation |
Ninety-six percent of Biscayne National Park is water and wetlands, and fuel spills can be a risk when transporting fuel to the park. A 15-kW PV system replaced two 60-kW diesel generators, reducing the need for fuel transport in addition to the noise pollution from the generators.
