The solar panels at Indianapolis Airport were installed by Duke Energy Renewables, one of the largest renewable energy providers in the United States. The project took about six months to complete and involved installing nearly 10,000 panels on the roof of the airport’s parking garage.
The solar array is expected to generate about 2.6 million kilowatt-hours of electricity per year, enough to power more than 200 homes. It will also offset about 1,800 tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year, which is equivalent to planting 45,000 trees.
This is just one of many sustainability initiatives that the airport has undertaken in recent years. Other projects include installing LED lights throughout the facility, recycling rainwater, and others.