SolarEdge and Advanced Green Technologies Celebrate Completion of One of Florida’s Largest Rooftop Solar Projects at the Orange County Convention Center
ORLANDO, FL
On April 24, 2026, the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) hosted the Great Solar Celebration, marking the successful completion of one of Florida’s largest commercial rooftop solar installations. The 2.2 MW DC system—engineered and installed by Advanced Green Technologies and powered by SolarEdge Technologies (Nasdaq: SEDG) inverters with power optimizers—more than doubles the Convention Center’s onsite solar energy production while maintaining the same rooftop footprint.
The milestone event brought together Orange County leadership, sustainability advocates, industry partners, and members of the press at the OCCC in Orlando. Speakers celebrated not only the technical achievement but also the community impact that defined the project from decommissioning through completion.
A Full-Circle Moment for Florida Solar
“When we started in the solar business nearly 20 years ago, the Convention Center’s original installation was something of a ‘holy grail’—a project the industry looked up to. To come back all these years later and replace it with a system that delivers more than double the original capacity is a true full-circle moment for us. The scale, complexity, and impact of this project make it a major milestone for commercial solar in Florida.”
-Clinton Sockman, Executive Vice President, Advanced Green Technologies
The event was emceed by Carrie Black, Orange County Chief Sustainability Officer, and featured remarks from OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, District 6 Commissioner Michael Scott, and Charles Ellis, SolarEdge Vice President of Commercial & Industrial Sales. Attendees were then invited on guided rooftop tours of the solar array, with live demonstrations of the SolarEdge monitoring platform and Hanwha Q CELLS modules.
Project Highlights
- 2.2 MW DC rooftop solar array installed across multiple roof zones using Hanwha Q CELLS modules and SolarEdge inverters with power optimizers
- Doubles onsite solar generation while maintaining the facility’s existing rooftop footprint
- Innovative combiner box configuration engineered with SolarEdge to efficiently transmit energy across a 700 – 800 foot rooftop span
- Real-time monitoring through the SolarEdge platform to maximize performance and simplify maintenance
- Integrated with the LEED Gold-certified renovation of the Convention Center’s South Building
- Supports Orange County’s broader sustainability and carbon reduction goals
‘’This project exemplifies how smart solar technology can help large facilities operate more efficiently while advancing meaningful sustainability goals. We’re proud to support the Orange County Convention Center in demonstrating how large-scale venues can integrate innovative clean energy solutions without disrupting operations.”
-Charles Ellis, Vice President of C&I Sales, SolarEdge Technologies
Turning Decommissioned Panels into a Statewide Win
“Upgrading our rooftop solar array was never just about improving the facility. It was about giving back to the community, reducing our environmental footprint, and continuing to lead by example. This project reinforces our commitment to sustainability not only in the state of Florida, but across the global convention industry. We’re proud to demonstrate how large-scale public venues can operate responsibly while delivering meaningful impact to the people they serve.”
-Mark Tester, Executive Director, Orange County Convention Center
About the Orange County Convention Center
The award-winning Orange County Convention Center provides approximately $4–$5 billion in economic impact to Central Florida annually. In recent years, the Convention Center has averaged nearly 200 events, including 115 conventions and tradeshows that attract more than 2.4 million attendees to the region each year. For more information, visit www.occc.net.