Totalenergies Breaks Ground on 12 Mw Solar Carport Project at Jfk Airport
TotalEnergies is constructing a solar carport at JFK Airport, generating 12 MW of onsite power and 7TotalEnergies is constructing a solar carport at JFK Airport, generating 12 MW of onsite power and 7.
Solar Builder Magazine 5:46 am on May 5, 2024
TotalEnergies has initiated construction of New York's largest onsite solar generating and storage system at JFK Airport, in partnership with PANYNJ and NYPA. The solar carport, located in the long-term parking lot, will generate 12 MW of power and include 7.5 MW of battery storage. Approximately half of the power will fuel the AirTrain rail link, while the remainder will benefit historically disadvantaged communities in Queens. Gov. Kathy Hochul and U.S. Rep. Gregory W. Meeks attended the groundbreaking ceremony, emphasizing the project's positive impact on the community and environment.
- TotalEnergies started constructing New York's largest onsite solar-generating and storage system at JFK Airport
- Partnership with PANYNJ and NYPA; 12 MW solar carport with 7.5 MW battery storage
- Half of the power for AirTrain rail link, remainder for low-income households in Queens
- Groundbreaking ceremony attended by Gov. Hochul and U.S. Rep. Meeks
- Expected completion in phases during 2025 and 2026; supports Port Authority's goal of net-zero emissions by 2050
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