A new solar photovoltaic array of nearly 400 kWp on the roof of the airport cargo terminal is now generating local renewable power.
Covering 3,200m2 of roof space, the electricity feeds directly to the grid and will generate enough electricity to power the equivalent of 60 all-electric homes each year for the next 25 years.
The array is the third largest of JE’s eight commercial rooftop solar arrays, which combined now generate more than 2 MWp of local renewable power.
Ports of Jersey’s Chief Executive, Matt Thomas, said: “We’re proud to partner with Jersey Electricity on this important renewable energy project. Installing solar panels on our cargo terminal roof demonstrates how we can use our infrastructure to support the Island’s sustainability goals. This initiative reflects our commitment to reducing carbon emissions and working collaboratively to create a cleaner, greener future for Jersey.”
Jersey Electricity’s CEO Chris Ambler said, “It’s been great to collaborate with Ports on this latest commercial rooftop solar installation. This project will create an income stream for Ports, the building owners, and it will help JE by generating power with a largely stable cost structure over the next 25 years – and importantly it will socialise home grown renewable power for all our customers to enjoy.
“Rooftop solar partnerships like this are now powering the equivalent of more than 330 all-electric homes, showing the important contribution that rooftop solar developments can make to our energy mix.
“We’re focused on growing our rooftop solar portfolio, with a strong pipeline that includes a new array at St Clement’s Parish Hall and work due to start on what will be the largest rooftop solar array in the Channel Island’s at Albert Bartlett’s Peacock Farm in March 2026.
“2025 has been a milestone year for locally-generated solar, with new rooftop partnerships and the Island’s first solar farm being commissioned. Looking ahead, we’ll continue to see more solar power making a positive contribution to our Island’s sustainability goals.”
Main picture shows Chris Ambler (left) and Matt Thomas (right).
