Items Tagged with "Pittsburgh International Airport"

Pittsburgh airport to become first powered entirely by microgrid

Pittsburgh International Airport will become the first major U.S. airport to be completely powered by its own microgrid with energy generated by its own on-site natural gas wells and solar panels.The airport currently has five natural gas-fueled generators and approximately 7,800 solar panels across Read More...

Pittsburgh International Airport starts construction on microgrid

Pittsburgh International Airport broke ground this week on a first-of-its-kind microgrid that will provide all of the airport’s power by summer 2021.The system will include 7,800 solar panels installed on eight acres near the airport and five natural gas-fired generators built on the airport&r Read More...

Pittsburgh International Airport Installs Microgrid

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) announced on July 13 that it became the first airport in the world to be completely powered by natural gas and solar energy. Its first-of-its kind microgrid increases resilience and maximizes public safety.The power generated at PIT is the primary supply for th Read More...

Pittsburgh International Airport Benefits From Microgrid

Pittsburgh International Airport saved $1 million in energy costs since launching a microgrid that is powered by natural gas and solar in July 2021.The airport is now working on alternative fuel strategies and is considering doubling the number of solar panels.Carbon dioxide emissions have been Read More...