South Africa has opened the continent’s first solar-powered airport in Western Cape. George Airport which serves over 600,000 passengers annually, has launched a clean energy project which, during its first phase, will contribute around 40% of the airport’s electricity needs. Once completed, the airport is expected to be totally independent of the national grid. The airport will generate its electricity by harnessing energy from sun tapped through photo-voltaic panels which were installed at the cost…
South Africa just opened the continent’s first solar-powered airport
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