Work on a new solar farm at Bristol Airport has begun. The 2.8 acre solar farm is being built on the airfield.
Preparatory work is already underway with the major work starting this month. The solar farm is expected to be completed by the summer.
The solar panels, combined with the existing roof mounted panels at the administration building and the car rental consolidation site, will be expected to increase the renewable energy generated on site to at least 16% of the airport’s direct energy needs over the year. All power generated would be consumed onsite.
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The development is also a major component in helping to deliver the airport’s ambitions to be a net zero airport for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030. The solar panels are essential for the airport to meet its target of having 25% of its energy use generated by its own renewable sources by the end of 2025.
Delivery director Richard Lees said: “We are delighted to be designing, installing and delivering this solar ground mount project for Bristol Airport and look forward to supporting their sustainable initiatives. This important project highlights the commitment of Bristol Airport in pursuing renewable energy sources.”
This is the airport’s first onsite solar farm. Bristol Airport head of sustainability Hannah Pollard said: “We are delighted to see this exciting project take shape, creating our first onsite solar farm.
"This is a huge first step in exploring renewable energy that will be consumed on site. This project highlights our commitment to making continual improvements now and in the future.”
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