New initiative combines honeybee habitats with solar energy sites.

Florida Power & Light (FPL) is collaborating with beekeepers in 18 counties to incorporate honeybees into green spaces at solar sites, enhancing local ecosystems and boosting agricultural yields. This pilot program aims to merge solar energy with agriculture, promoting innovative practices while benefiting Florida's environment. Currently, over 40 honeybee projects are active at FPL's solar energy centers statewide.

Mark McCoy from McCoy's Sunny South Apiaries in Loxahatchee expressed the advantages of beekeeping at these solar sites, noting the access to previously unreachable areas that provide more natural resources for the bees. FPL is partnering with experienced beekeepers like McCoy to facilitate this integration, which is vital for local food production.