Advanced green technology has completed two large solar powered parking garages at Raymond James Financial headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida.

The characteristic of this renewable energy project is the distribution of 170 kilowatts of solar power generation capacity on two car parking lots in the existing parking lot. The first phase of construction covered the P4 parking lot, adding 1 MW of solar power generation capacity, and the second phase included the P3 parking lot, adding 700 kW.

The solar structure provides approximately 2.6 million kilowatt hours of electricity annually, meeting about 60% of the energy needs of Raymond James' two main office buildings.

Compensating for nearly 60% of the energy load in multi story Grade A office buildings is a significant achievement, "said Clint Sockman, Executive Vice President of AGT.

Raymond James has demonstrated leadership in the ESG field by investing in projects that his clients believe in, which is truly remarkable.

The design of a solar powered parking shed can withstand winds of up to 150 miles per hour, which is essential for Florida's tropical climate. These parking sheds are equipped with Trina Solar's 450 watt solar panels and Jinlang's 100 kilowatt series inverters, reaching up to 60 feet in windy coastal areas. AGT's innovative serrated roof design is made of powder coated steel from the United States, which reduces wind pressure and enhances the streamlined appearance of the parking shed.