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“We are always looking for ways to incorporate new technologies into our guest experience,” said Therrin Protze, chief operating officer, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. “When FPL approached us to be part of their SolarNow program, we jumped at the opportunity to provide a site for clean energy generation and a learning opportunity for our guests.”

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex joins 14 other FPL SolarNow locations on the Space Coast, including Port Canaveral, that are powering the grid with clean, emissions-free energy. At the visitor complex, five solar trees are comprised of 60 solar panels and add an educational and interactive component to solar that inspires visitors to learn more about renewable energy. Their design allows solar to be easily integrated into urban landscapes, providing people an opportunity to see and learn about solar energy up close.
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FPL is in the midst of one of the largest solar expansions in the U.S. In addition to the community solar installations, FPL has 14 universal solar power plants including two located in Brevard County – the FPL Space Coast Next Generation Solar Energy Center and FPL Barefoot Bay Solar Energy Center.

Kennedy Space Center, located on the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, is committed to carefully managing environmental impact. In addition to this project, the visitor complex has been continuously working to reduce single-use plastics, increase recycling of waste products and increase energy efficiency. Currently underway is the installation of a Piezoelectric Pathway, in partnership with Georgia Tech Research Institute. These tiles will transform ambient, environmental vibration or kinetic energy from guests’ foot steps into usable electrical energy.

About Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex brings to life the epic story of the U.S. space program, offering a full day or more of fun, inspiration and educational activities, including the new Astronaut Training Experience®, which opened in February 2018, as well as Heroes & Legends, featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®, presented by Boeing, the Kennedy Space Center Tour featuring the Apollo/Saturn V Center with an actual Saturn V moon rocket, Space Shuttle Atlantis®, Shuttle Launch Experience®, IMAX® A Beautiful Planet 3D and Journey To Space 3D films, Astronaut Encounter, Journey To Mars: Explorers Wanted, Science on a Sphere®, Rocket Garden, and Cosmic Quest. Only 45 minutes from Orlando, Fla., Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex opens daily at 9 a.m. with closing times varying by season. Admission is $57 + tax for adults and $47 + tax for children ages 3 – 11. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers annual passes starting at $82 + tax for adults and $67 + tax for children ages 3 – 11. For more information, call 877-313-2610 or visit www.KennedySpaceCenter.com.

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About Delaware North
Delaware North is one of the largest privately held hospitality companies in the world. Founded in 1915 and owned by the Jacobs family for more than 100 years, Delaware North has global operations at high-profile places such as sports and entertainment venues, national and state parks, destination resorts and restaurants, airports, and regional casinos. Our 55,000 employee associates are dedicated to creating special experiences one guest at a time in serving more than a half-billion guests annually. Delaware North operates in the sports, travel hospitality, restaurant and catering, parks, resorts, gaming, and specialty retail industries and has annual revenue of about $3 billion. Learn more about Delaware North, a global leader in hospitality and food service, at www.DelawareNorth.com.

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Media Contacts:

Lauren Eisele Walbert
Sandy Hillman Communications
410-616-8943

Rebecca Shireman
Manager of Communications & Public Relations
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
321-449-4273 or 321-213-5926
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