Liverpool John Lennon Airport to install £3M solar farm

New Civil Engineer
Rob Hakimian
09 January 2025

Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) has entered into a partnership with solar energy firm Activ8 Energies, alongside SSE Airtricity, to establish a solar farm within its premises.

The £3M project aims to generate up to 3MW of electricity and will cover an area of 9ha situated east of the runway.

Preparatory work is expected to commence shortly, with installation of the solar panels set to begin in earnest. The facility is anticipated to start generating renewable energy by this summer.

Once operational, the solar farm is projected to meet approximately 25% of the airport’s current electricity needs, providing sustainable power for its various operations. Additionally, it is expected to have the capacity to export surplus energy to the local grid during peak sunny periods in summer.

This initiative is part of LJLA’s broader Decarbonisation Plan, which outlines strategies for achieving zero carbon emissions in airport operations by 2040. The move towards renewable energy sources reflects a growing trend among airports and other transport hubs aiming to reduce their carbon footprints and contribute to sustainability goals.

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