News: Ground Breaking On Large Solar Installation At Embraer, FL

Embraer Commences Major Photo Voltaic Project
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Embraer has broken ground on a large solar facility at its Melbourne, Florida campus. Embraer has been slowly moving many aspects of its operations to a more sustainable practice by utilizing energy-efficient and renewables for a portion of its power consumption. Additionally, the company has been increasing its adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

The solar installation, which features over 1,900 panels, will be the first at an Embraer U.S. facility to help offset energy consumption onsite. Once online by the end of 2025, the solar installation has the capacity to supply up to 1,800 MWh/year – most of the energy needed to power the company’s Customer Center facility. To see the project to reality Embraer is working with Florida Power & Light Company (FPL).

"We are excited to welcome Embraer to our FPL SolarVantage program with an onsite solar installation designed to help them get one step closer to their sustainability goals," said Tim Oliver, vice president of development for FPL. "We applaud their commitment to sustainable energy sources that help keep our air and water clean now and for years to come."

The project is a first for Embraer even across its global network. The project is Embraer's first and largest onsite solar energy generation project across its global operations. Being developed in Melbourne, Florida, at the headquarters of Embraer Executive Jets, this new, state-of-the-art solar installation will expand the company’s use of renewable energy. It will bring Embraer closer to its goal of operating with 100 percent of its energy generated by renewable sources by 2030 across all global sites.

For more information:

Embraer
Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2170
São Paulo, São José dos Campos
12227-901
Brazil
www.embraerexecutivejets.com

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