Photo: Vinci Airports
Located adjacent to the runway, the facility already provides 27 per cent of the airport’s energy needs.
A first-of-its-kind project in Scotland, the Scottish Government has invested GBP2.1 million in the project.
“The Scottish Government is committed to working with the private sector to accelerate Scotland’s transition to a net zero future,” said Deputy First Minister, Kate Forbes.
“Edinburgh Airport’s solar farm is a fantastic example of how government combined with private sector appetite and expertise, can deliver real and lasting change.
“By generating clean energy on site, this pioneering project is not only helping one of the country’s most important transport hubs cut emissions but also supporting green jobs, energy resilience and sustainable economic growth.”
Edinburgh on track for net zero by 2030
The solar farm underpins Edinburgh Airport’s commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2030. The airport, which is part of the Vinci Airports network, is the only airport in Scotland to reach Level 4+ in the global Airport Carbon Accreditation scheme.
“Making sure we have a sustainable future is one of our most important goals,” said Gordon Dewar, Edinburgh Airport’s CEO.
Underlining the importance of innovating and harnessing technology to deliver on that goal, he described the introduction of the UK’s first airfield solar farm as a “key part of our Greater Good sustainability strategy.”
He also noted that Edinburgh is “proud to be an airport that continues to look to innovative solutions to meet our goals. It also demonstrates how government and the private sector can work together to help deliver a more sustainable Scotland alongside, in our case, the benefits of air travel and connectivity to the economy.”
The airport collaborated with solar experts AMPYR Solar Europe (ASE) to develop, fund and operate the project, which has been in operation since 2024. This year marks its first full year of operation as the technology is fully integrated into the airport’s energy mix.
