Pisgah Energy Completes Guilford County’s Largest Airport Solar Array

Pisgah Energy completed Guilford County’s largest rooftop solar array at Piedmont Triad International Airport, a 4.6 MWDC installation now generating over 5,900 MWh of renewable energy annually.

Pisgah Energy, a commercial solar contractor, has finalized a significant rooftop solar project at AAR’s Airframe facility. Located within Piedmont Triad International Airport in Guilford County, North Carolina, this installation spans across six buildings. The completed systems establish the largest rooftop solar array in Guilford County to date, marking a notable step in local renewable energy adoption.

The installation boasts 4.6 megawatts direct current (MWDC) of solar power, a measure of the system's capacity before conversion. This capacity comes from 7,770 QCells 590-watt solar panels. Complementing these are 25 SolarEdge inverters, essential devices that convert the direct current electricity generated by the panels into alternating current suitable for facility use and grid connection. These combined systems are projected to generate over 5,900 megawatt-hours (MWh) of clean, renewable energy each year.

Pisgah Energy executed this airport solar project within its original timeline and budget. The company achieved this by deploying innovative solutions designed to maximize solar production across the complex, multi-building site.

This large-scale project provides AAR with substantial on-site electrical generation. It aims to significantly offset carbon emissions associated with the airframe maintenance facility’s operations and power a substantial portion of its needs. Any energy produced beyond AAR's immediate consumption can return to the regional power grid, supporting broader renewable energy goals. The successful deployment of such extensive solar infrastructure at an active airport demonstrates the growing feasibility of integrating renewable solutions into complex industrial environments. Industry watchers will observe how similar large-scale commercial and industrial solar projects continue to influence corporate sustainability strategies and regional energy independence.