The effects of climate change and increasing levels of greenhouse gases are frequently seen on newspaper front pages and are a topic high on the agenda for government bodies worldwide.
The global aviation industry produces around 2% of all human-induced CO2 emissions, according to data by Air Transport Action Group, so frequently finds itself in the spotlight to mitigate its environmental impact.
Some airlines and airports are investing in alternative fuels, including Edinburgh Airport, which has set its sights on creating an eleven-acre solar farm next year. The announcement came on 23 June, the same day the airport announced its ‘Greater Good’ sustainability strategy.
https://www.airport-technology.com/features/edinburgh-airports-solar-sustainability-solution/
The construction of the solar farm is set to be the first of its kind at a Scottish airport and will provide 26% of the airport’s energy requirements. Construction is expected to commence later this year with hopes of it being operational in summer 2022, with £2m funding provided by the Scottish Government.
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