Denver airport plans solar power for its fuel farm

International Airport in Denver plans to invest about $7 million in construction of a solar power plant, able to cover the energy needs of airport’s systems of fuel storage and distribution. This system will be an addition to the airport’s 2MW photovoltaic system, situated close to the terminal. The managers of the airport are planning to make a deal with two companies, which are going to construct a 1.6 MW plant and all they need is the permission from the City Council. They are willing to allocate 9 acres of airport’s land for the project. The amount of electricity bought from these companies will almost fully cover the energy need of the fuel farm, situated in the airport. This energy will be bought with a 10% discount from the commercial price. If the airport gets the Council approval, the project will be finished by the end of the year.