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Eddie Saunders
11 April 2025
Birmingham Airport has announced that following a multi-million-pound investment in solar last year, all operations are being powered by the recent sunny weather.
In recent weeks, the airport’s 6.8-megawatt solar farm has been powering 100% of the organisation’s required energy usage during some parts of the day, exceeding pre-set targets and helping eliminate carbon emissions.
BHX started its solar energy journey in 2012 when it installed panels on the terminal roof.
To complement this, last year the airport invested nearly £10m in a solar farm, featuring over 12,000 panels.
The transition from conventional power sources to solar energy will also reduce the airport’s reliance on the grid and limit exposure to market price volatility.
Read on: Birmingham Airport achieves 100% solar-powered operations
