At the intersection of its two runways columbia metropolitan airport has established the largest solar array in lexington county and demonstrated its vision for a cleaner energy future for all.
Columbia metropolitan airport solar panels.
The 2 5 million 4 320 panel 1 38 megawatt array is part of the airport s enhanced construction opportunities program.
300 000 savings in annual energy costs.
The airport is now tapping into the output of a.
The airport partnered with con edison solutions to construct the farm on five acres of land between two of the airport s active runways.
Con edison solutions ces one of america s leading energy services companies joined with the columbia metropolitan airport to launch a 4 320 panel 1 38 megawatt fixed tilt ground mount solar array the first of its kind at a south carolina airfield.
West columbia sc wis air travelers at columbia metropolitan airport are now getting a bird s eye view of the airport s new energy source.
14 mw of power on 5 acres of solar panels over the next five years 2015 2020.
The airport s 12 acre 2 64 megawatt solar installation consisting of 10 000 panels was made possible by u s.
Wolo even in the cloudy and rainy weather columbia metropolitan airport celebrated turning five acres of land into the first solar farm at an airport in the state of south.
Projects are greenspec energy star and international energy conservation code certified.
Columbia south carolina con edison solutions ces one of america s leading energy services companies joined with the columbia metropolitan airport to launch a 4 320 panel 1 38 megawatt fixed tilt ground mount solar array the first of its kind at a south carolina airfield.
Columbia south carolina june 21 2017.
A call for local artists as cae launches art in the airport program cae now offering free face masks for travelers updates from columbia metropolitan airport regarding additional measures during covid 19 cae taps local sign manufacturer colite international to up fit new airport welcome sign.
Federal aviation administration grants aimed at helping airports improve their air quality and reduce emissions.
The newly completed solar farm is located on the outskirts of the airport.
60 million in cip projects between 2010 2018.