Aviation Solar is Taking Off
As one of the largest public users of energy in the country, airports are facing extremely high operating costs due, in large part, to energy. At the same time, the Federal Aviation Administration is increasing its emphasis on sustainability with initiatives such as the Voluntary Airport Low Emission (VALE) program.
Solar is an ideal solution for the aviation industry because of its ability to reduce airport energy use and costs while demonstrating a commitment to sustainability.
Take the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport for example. According to a recent article in Think Progress, they have a $25 million solar project in the works that is expected to produce 3 megawatts of power and generate close to 20 percent of the airport’s total electricity. Airport solar projects like this one are on the rise, helping airports across the country reduce operating costs and air pollution -- and generate thousands of aviation industry jobs.
Want to know more about the solar energy trend and how it can help your airport reduce operating costs and reduce emissions? Check out our whitepaper "Leveraging Solar to Gain a Competitive Financial Advantage."
Download this informative whitepaper and find out how to:
- Determine if solar is a good fit for your airport and what types of solar programs are available
- Use under-valued assets -- including rooftops and open land -- to generate non-aeronautical revenue with solar
- Take advantage of solar energy to potentially reduce and stabilize your electricity costs for decades -- with little to no upfront investment!
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