How JFK''s Terminal One Solar Microgrid is Creating a Model for
Designed to enhance energy reliability and reduce carbon emissions, the microgrid integrates solar power, fuel cells, and battery storage—offering a resilient, sustainable solution for
Designed to enhance energy reliability and reduce carbon emissions, the microgrid integrates solar power, fuel cells, and battery storage—offering a resilient, sustainable solution for
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The 6.63 megawatts of solar array on the terminal’s roof is part of a 12-megawatt microgrid that will distribute electric energy from solar, fuel cells and batteries through a localized and self-contained energy system that can operate independently from or connected to the main power grid.
Other solar projects at Port Authority facilities include a 5-megawatt solar parking canopy at Newark Liberty International Airport, a 1.5-megawatt rooftop solar array on LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B garage, and a 600-kilowatt solar roof on a PATH warehouse rooftop.
The Terminal One solar array consists of 13,000 panels spanning the terminal roof, generating 6.63 MW of electricity. The array will work in tandem with 3.84 MW of fuel cells and a 1.5 MW (3.34 megawatt-hour) battery energy storage system, creating one of the most advanced microgrids in the country.
By combining solar power, fuel cells, and battery storage into an automated system, the project sets a new standard for airport energy management. The use of an EaaS model further enhances financial and operational efficiency, reducing risk and ensuring long-term performance.