Solar panels continue to be great protagonists of this new era of energy in which we are entering.
Surrounded by diverse proposals, including that of bringing power from satellitesbig cities are getting their act together, and New York is no exception.
In the new terminal of the JFK airport they plan to install more than 13,000 solar panels.
Energy supply
The new project will consist of a microgrid with 11.34 megawatts of electricity generated by rooftop solar panels, gas fuel cells, and battery storage. It will be the largest solar panel installation in the city and the system will capture waste heat from fuel cells to cool and heat water.
Airport energy challenges
According to Annette Clayton, CEO of Schneider Electric North America, the solution to the airport’s energy challenges is to electrify, digitize and decarbonize, obtaining more electricity from renewable sources. Microgrids are key to achieving this.
System caracteristics
When completed, the new power system will consist of more than 13,000 solar panels, the largest in New York and any airport terminal in the US It will produce energy equivalent to that consumed by 3,570 average US homes. .in a year and will be comprised of several connected power islands, including fuel cells and battery storage.
completion dates
Three power islands will be complete in 2026 and the last one will be operational in 2029. This will allow New Terminal 1 to function independently of the city’s electrical grid in case of emergencies that cut off access to power.
Environmental impact
The system expects to generate 38% less greenhouse gas emissions and reduce nitrogen oxide emissions by 98%. For now, the fuel cells will use natural gas but are equipped to run on cleaner fuels like hydrogen.
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