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Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates Earth Day With Massive New Solar Facility Capable of Powering Two Theme Parks |
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Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating
Earth Day with the unveiling of a massive new 270-acre, 50-megawatt
solar facility, built in collaboration with the Reedy Creek
Improvement District and solar developer Origis Energy USA,
harnessing power from the sun to bring the magic to life for guests
visiting from around the globe. Located adjacent to State Road 429, the facility is expected to generate enough renewable clean energy to operate two of Disney’s four theme parks in Central Florida annually. It will also significantly reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by tens of thousands of tons per year, joining the numerous efforts The Walt Disney Company has launched to deliver its 2020 goal of reducing emissions by 50% compared to 2012. |
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“At Disney, every day is Earth Day, and
we hope our guests and cast members will be as inspired and amazed
as we are at what this new solar facility means for our community
and planet,” said Angie Renner, Environmental Integration Director,
Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products. “This is an
ambitious step forward for our renewable energy efforts.” The solar facility is also providing an important habitat for native wildlife in Central Florida. A team of environmental and horticulture experts from Disney collaborated to help make more than two-thirds of the facility pollinator friendly, with the goal of creating a nurturing and welcoming habitat for butterflies, bees and other insects, including endangered and at-risk species. This team is also managing and monitoring an experimental test garden at the facility to conduct research and further enhance the habitat. The effort to safeguard endangered pollinators aligns with the Disney Conservation Fund’s ongoing focus on saving wildlife, including butterflies. |
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The solar facility represents the
largest endeavor in solar energy to date for Disney’s global theme
park operations. In 2016, Walt Disney World Resort unveiled a
22-acre, 5-megawatt solar facility shaped like Mickey Mouse, as part
of a collaboration with the Reedy Creek Improvement District and
Duke Energy. Both facilities are contributing to Disney’s long-term
sustainability goals, which include reaching zero net greenhouse gas
emissions, reaching zero waste, reducing single-use plastics and
conserving water resources. These conservation efforts build on the longtime commitment to environmental stewardship by The Walt Disney Company, a tradition that began with Walt Disney himself, and has grown through the creativity and passion of its cast members. KEY FACTS: |
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