New Addition at Tallahassee Int’l Creates World’s Largest On-Airport Solar Farm

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New Addition at Tallahassee Int’l Creates World’s Largest On-Airport Solar Farm

Building the world’s largest airport-based solar farm doesn’t come without challenges. There were lots of moving parts, an aggressive schedule and unexpected environmental and design complications. But the team developing the new 320-acre, 42-megawatt (MWac) solar farm at Tallahassee International Airport (TLH) prevailed—and also shattered previous records for renewable energy production for airport sited solar farms.

March 17, 2020

For full article see: Airport Improvement Magazine

When the new facility became operational in January 2020, it joined TLH’s other solar farm that came online in 2018. Together, the two solar farms span 400 acres and produce 62 MWac per year, vaulting the Florida airport well ahead of other industry standouts: Cochin International Airport in India at 40 MWac and Indianapolis International Airport with 17.5 MWac.

TLH’s latest addition, Tallahassee Solar II, was completed after nearly two years of planning, design and coordination by a team that included the airport, the city of Tallahassee’s electric utility department, Origis Energy, Michael Baker International and dozens of contractors and agencies.

Ongoing Operations & Maintenance: Origis Services

As the momentum behind renewable energy projects continues to surge throughout the United States, the significance of battery energy storage as a linchpin for a sustainable energy future cannot be overstated. Our enthusiasm is palpable as we embark on the construction of these vital projects, aiming not only to enhance the efficiency and capacity of solar initiatives but also to bolster Origis and TVA in achieving their commendable sustainability objectives.

Tom Cornell

Tom Cornell, Senior Vice President of Energy Storage Solutions at Mitsubishi Power Americas

KUB is actively seeking opportunities to invest in renewable energy. When KUB invests in partnerships such as TVA’s Green Invest program with projects including the Origis solar projects in Mississippi, those initiatives help KUB to meet customer and community sustainability goals. Overall, these partnerships are helping to position KUB and Knoxville as leaders for solar power investment nationwide.

Gabriel J. Bolas II

Gabriel J. Bolas II, KUB President & CEO

Our office has worked continually with both TVA and Origis through all phases of this project. These investments provide a unique diversification to our tax base and upon completion provide additional tax revenue to the counties and the schools.

Joe Max Higgins

Joe Max Higgins, CEO - Golden Triangle Development Link

Lowndes County is happy to partner with TVA and Origis to bring this increased capability to the TVA footprint. The clean energy benefits for the region and the economic development that result from cooperation on mutually beneficial projects like this continue to strengthen our already solid partnerships with both industry and TVA.

Trip Hairston

Trip Hairston, Lowndes County Supervisor District 2

RES is delighted to be working with Origis Energy to deliver the Tanglewood Solar project.

Tim Jordan

Tim Jordan, Vice President of Construction, RES

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