Columbia Metropolitan Airport breaks ground on solar microgrid (opens original article in a new tab)

Columbia Metropolitan Airport has begun a multi-phase terminal energy project featuring a solar microgrid, which will add 700 covered parking spaces and reduce utility costs by 55% annually.

• Columbia Metropolitan Airport starts a multi-phase terminal energy project with a solar microgrid
• The project adds 700 covered parking spaces and includes a battery storage facility
• Airport officials estimate a 55% annual reduction in utility costs