### The Bright Future of Vertical Solar at Airports: Sustainability Meets Innovation
As air travel continues to connect the world, the aviation industry faces mounting pressure to reduce its carbon footprint. Airports, some of the largest energy consumers due to the demands of air traffic control towers, terminals, maintenance hangars, and extensive lighting systems, are perfectly suited to take part in the renewable energy revolution. Enter vertical solar technology—a game-changing approach to blending solar energy with aviation infrastructure.
If you’re just stepping into the world of solar, let me walk you through how airports are leveraging vertical solar farms to cut costs, enhance efficiency, and promote sustainability.
#### Why Solar Panels at Airports Just Make Sense
When thinking of installing a solar array for home use, one of the first considerations is space. Airports, on the other hand, often have access to vast expanses of land around runways and taxiways, making them ideal candidates for extensive solar panel installations. While ground-mounted systems have been the go-to in the past, vertical solar panels offer an innovative use of space by generating electricity on smaller land footprints.
Currently, around 20% of public airports in the U.S. have already adopted solar power in some capacity—be it rooftop installations or sprawling solar farms
Original Article: https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2024/11/22/vertical-solar-power-at-u-s-airports/
