Onyx Solar has installed a photovoltaic glass canopy in the departures area of Newark Airport's new Terminal A in New Jersey.
The installation includes 540 crystalline silicon photovoltaic glass panels with different dimensions, totalling 2,211m2 (23,800sq ft). 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 enable 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.
Ávila, Spain-based 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.
Newark Liberty International Airport, which serves over 40 million passengers annually, is taking significant 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 has stated that it is proud to be contributing to the development of sustainable infrastructure in the United States.
The project saw the Spanish company collaborate with several major players in the construction sector, among them Grimshaw Architects, Heintges, Permasteelisa North America, Tutor Perini, and Parsons.
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