Onyx Solar has announced the installation of a groundbreaking photovoltaic glass canopy at Newark Airport's new Terminal A in New Jersey. The drop-off canopy is located at the departures area.
The installation includes 540 crystalline silicon photovoltaic glass panels with different dimensions, totaling 2,211 m2 (23,800 sqft). The Onyx Solar PV laminated safety glass is made of two plies of fully tempered glass with PERC solar cells embedded in it. This innovative canopy will allow the airport to generate free electricity from the sun while protecting passengers from sunlight and weather conditions. Also, the PV canopy will help reducing the airport's carbon footprint and energy costs.
Onyx Solar’s innovative technology is also designed to meet the strict regulations of the airport, including compliance with glare and glint requirements and bird-safe regulations. There are regulations that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) takes very seriously to ensure the safety of the whole air transportation system.
Newark Liberty International Airport, which receives over 40 million passengers annually, is implementing remarkable measures to improve its sustainability and aims to achieve LEED Silver certification. The installation of this photovoltaic canopy is an important milestone in the airport's journey towards sustainability, and Onyx Solar is proud to be contributing to the development of sustainable infrastructure in the United States.
Collaboration with some of the major players within the construction sector was the basis for this project: Grimshaw Architects, Heintges, Permasteelisa North America and Tutor Perini with Parsons formed a dream team to deliver a espectacular new terminal. Onyx Solar looks forward to partnering with other organizations and institutions to further advance the use of renewable energy in the built environment.
ABOUT ONYX SOLAR
Onyx Solar is a technology-based company and a world leader in BIPV (Building Integrated Photovoltaics) founded in 2009 that manufactures photovoltaic glass for buildings in Spain. This is an architectural glass that allows buildings to generate the energy they need cleanly and for free while providing optimal insulation.
They have supplied their innovative photovoltaic glass for the construction of skyscrapers in Singapore, convention centers in Canada, tourist attractions in Dubai, railway stations in the United States, hospitals in Norway, banks in Kenya, embassies in Indonesia, shopping centers in Mexico, and universities and schools in Australia.
Leading companies in their respective sectors, such as Samsung, Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft, Novartis, Pfizer, Heineken, Coca-Cola, McDonald's, and other multinational corporations, are already enjoying the benefits of energy generated by Onyx Solar's glass in their buildings. Their clients also include prestigious institutions such as the City of Edmonton, a global leader in the fight against climate change, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and even the U.S. Department of State, for which they built the U.S. embassy in Jakarta.
Over the years, Onyx Solar has earned the regular prescription of their photovoltaic glass in architectural projects by the world's leading architecture firms such as Norman Foster, Gensler, gmp, Perkins+Wills, KPF, or HOK.
During these years, Onyx Solar has received more than 80 international awards, making it the most awarded photovoltaic company in history and consolidating its position as the undisputed global market leader.
Fairbanks International Airport Baggage Transport Conveyor Enhanced With Mod Drive™ System
Airports face a host of unique industry challenges, such as meeting efficiency regulations and seeking out the best maintenance practices to reduce costs and keep operations flowing. In today’s current economic climate, any potential cost savings can go a long way.
In 2019, Alaska’s Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) sought to modernize its equipment and operations. They were dissatisfied with the performance of the gearmotors on their baggage transport conveyors and began searching for new suppliers. Regal approached FAI with a solution that could improve equipment performance and simplify maintenance, with the added benefit of energy cost savings: the Hub City® MOD Drive™ system.
This white paper discusses the hardware deployed, the test results and the annualized expectations for ROI.