PR Newswire·Oct 21, 2026, 10:00 AM ET

Gaylord National Resort Announces Activation of Major Rooftop Solar Installation

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center fully activated a 3.5-acre rooftop solar array on October 21, 2026, featuring 4,696 panels.
The installation is projected to generate 3.4 million kilowatt-hours of renewable electricity annually & supply up to 20 percent of the resort's electrical load during peak production.
The solar grid offsets up to 50 percent of electricity purchased from the local utility & avoids an estimated 2,285 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year.
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. owns the resort & partnered with REV Energy Ventures to develop the project, which supports Marriott International's sustainability goals.
Since activation in June 2026, the system has generated 495,316 kilowatt-hours of electricity, equivalent to powering 48 U.S. households & avoiding 333 metric tons of CO2.
The solar array complements the resort's existing combined heat & power (Cogen) system, which has met over 75 percent of energy needs since 2018.
Additional sustainability initiatives include donating 115,000 pounds of food via the Food Recovery Network, recycling 170,000 pounds of cardboard monthly, & maintaining rooftop beehives & an herb garden.
The resort is owned by Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. & operated by Marriott International, located in National Harbor, Maryland.