Denver International Airport expands renewable energy portfolio on Two New Solar Projects

DENVER (KRDO) -- Denver International Airport is expanding its renewable energy portfolio by constructing the first solar array called Two New Solar Projects.

According to a press release, the project will be built near 114th Avenue and Trussville Street. Denver International Airport's plans to generate approximately 36 million kilowatt-hours of electricity each year.

“Sustainability is one of the guiding principles in our Vision 100 plan which will help prepare the airport for 100 million passengers in approximately 10 years,” said DEN CEO Phil Washington. “These additional solar projects will help us improve the sustainability of our energy supply while helping us reach our goal of becoming one of the greenest airports in the world.”

In the first quarter of 2022, the first solar array construction will be underway. The project is set to reach commercial operation in the third quarter of 2022.

There will be a long-term agreement with Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company. The airport is expected to save $3 million over 25 years.

“We’re thrilled that these two projects will add solar capacity and contribute to DEN’s clean energy future,” said Charles Wheeler, CEO of GREC, a leading owner and operator of sustainable infrastructure and energy efficiency projects. “Our collaboration with one of the busiest airports in the world, where we currently operate several solar assets, is a shining example of the financial and environmental benefits of expanding sustainable infrastructure.”