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Bees Boca Raton, FL – August 17, 2026 — In Florida, solar energy sites are now hosting more than just solar panels. Florida Power & Light Company is collaborating with local beekeepers to establish honeybee colonies in green spaces at solar energy facilities, aiming to integrate renewable energy production with agriculture. This initiative situates apiaries at solar locations, allowing honeybees to utilize nearby natural resources while enhancing pollination for local ecosystems. Pollinators are crucial for food production and can boost agricultural yields on adjacent farms. In Martin County, FPL partners with McCoy’s Sunny South Apiaries, a family-run beekeeping operation that manages 80 hives at the FPL Fawn Solar Energy Center.