A new solar array installed on the roof of Jersey Airport’s cargo terminal is now generating enough electricity to power the equivalent of 60 all-electric homes each year for the next 25 years.
Ports of Jersey and Jersey Electricity said the array, which covers 3,200m² of roof space and provides nearly 400kWp of capacity, feeds power directly into the grid.
It is the third largest of Jersey Electricity’s eight commercial rooftop solar installations, which together now produce more than 2MWp of local renewable energy.
Ports of Jersey Chief Executive Matt Thomas said: “We’re proud to partner with Jersey Electricity on this important renewable energy project.
“Installing solar panels on our cargo terminal roof demonstrates how we can use our infrastructure to support the Island’s sustainability goals.
“This initiative reflects our commitment to reducing carbon emissions and working collaboratively to create a cleaner, greener future for Jersey.”
Jersey Electricity CEO Chris Ambler said the collaboration would deliver long-term benefits for both organisations and for energy customers.
“This project will create an income stream for Ports, the building owners, and it will help JE by generating power with a largely stable cost structure over the next 25 years – and importantly it will socialise homegrown renewable power for all our customers to enjoy,” he said.