Birmingham Airport is now home to the UK’s largest airside ground-mounted solar PV system, a 6.89MWp installation designed and delivered by EvoEnergy. This pioneering infrastructure project supports the airport’s ambition to achieve Net Zero by 2033 while demonstrating excellence in sustainability, digital integration, and operational efficiency.
Faced with stringent aviation security regulations, complex Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) safeguarding requirements, and challenging site conditions—including high winds and steep inclines—EvoEnergy developed a tailored solution.
A rigorous glint and glare assessment ensured no impact on pilots’ visibility, while an advanced remote interface system was implemented to comply with G100 grid regulations.
The project is expected to generate 5,010,570 kWh annually, covering up to 20% of the airport’s electricity demand and saving 1,037,438 kg of CO₂e per year. To ensure long-term performance, EvoEnergy deployed multiple weather stations across the array for real-time monitoring and delivers monthly generation reports to the airport team.
Three Winning Facts:
- Largest airside solar PV system in the UK, pioneering renewable energy integration within aviation.
- Innovative grid connection, overcoming G100 regulatory challenges with a remote interface system.
- Unrivalled sustainability impact, cutting over 1 million kg of CO₂e annually and supplying 20% of the airport’s electricity needs.
