Skip to content
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Weather
  • Contact
  • Account
  • Log In
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Weather
  • Contact
  • Account
  • Log In
Explore Liverpool logo white
  • WHAT’S ON
  • OFFERS
  • GUIDES
  • JOBS
  • FOOD & DRINK
    • Best Restaurants
    • Hawksmoor Liverpool
    • Sub Rosa
  • THINGS TO DO
    • Strawberry Field
    • Liverpool Watersports Centre
  • HOTELS
    • Malmaison
  • DIRECTORY
  • LIVE
  • WHAT’S ON
  • OFFERS
  • GUIDES
  • JOBS
  • FOOD & DRINK
    • Best Restaurants
    • Hawksmoor Liverpool
    • Sub Rosa
  • THINGS TO DO
    • Strawberry Field
    • Liverpool Watersports Centre
  • HOTELS
    • Malmaison
  • DIRECTORY
  • LIVE

LJLA is Faster, Easier and now Environmentally Friendlier

  • January 8, 2025
  • Editor
LJLA is Faster, Easier and now Environmentally Friendlier

Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) has agreed a partnership with solar panel experts Activ8 Energies in partnership with SSE Airtricity to design and install a new £3m solar farm at the airport capable of generating up to 3 MW (megawatts) of electricity.

Preparatory work on the 22 acre solar farm located within the airport perimeter fence on land to the east of the runway, will start soon with the solar panels due to be installed and starting to generate electricity in Summer 2025.

LJLA is Faster, Easier and now Environmentally Friendlier
Recently completed solar farm by Activ8 Energies in partnership with SSE Airtricity

Once fully energised, the solar farm will generate 25% of the airport’s current overall electricity demand, supplying renewable power for airport operations and is even expected to be a small exporter of surplus power to the local grid on sunny days during the summer months.

The airport’s investment in the solar farm is a key part of its Decarbonisation Plan which sets out the route towards a zero carbon future for the airport operation by 2040.

Andrew Dutton, Head of Environment and Sustainability for LJLA commented:

“We have been working hard minimising energy use and reducing our CO2 emissions through various initiatives for many years and this new solar farm is the next part of our journey towards a zero carbon future by 2040.

Passengers flying in and out of the airport next summer will perhaps have the best view of this environmentally friendly renewable energy source for the airport helping us to further reduce carbon dioxide emissions.”

Ciaran Marron, CEO Activ8 Energies added:

“We are excited to partner with Liverpool John Lennon Airport on this large scale solar farm project. This marks a significant step not only in supporting the airport’s sustainability goals but also in advancing our UK expansion plans. 

It is an excellent opportunity for Activ8 Energies to demonstrate our commitment to delivering sustainable energy solutions that help businesses reduce their carbon footprint and move towards a greener future. This partnership is a pivotal moment in our journey to drive meaningful change across the UK energy landscape.”

READ MORE: easyHotel Liverpool slashes carbon emissions following upgrade

Share:

Facebook
LinkedIn
X
WhatsApp
Threads
Email

Social Media

Facebook-f Youtube X-twitter Instagram Linkedin Threads

Related Posts

Entries now open for the Liverpool City Region Photo Awards 2025

Entries now open for the Liverpool City Region Photo Awards 2025

July 23, 2025
Next chapter for Liverpool’s £1bn Knowledge Quarter following demolition works

Next chapter for Liverpool’s £1bn Knowledge Quarter following demolition works

July 21, 2025
All electric ‘glider’ to be tested on the region’s roads this month

All electric ‘glider’ to be tested on the region’s roads this month

July 17, 2025
Liverpool ONE’s Chavasse Park named among UK’s top green spaces

Liverpool ONE’s Chavasse Park named among UK’s top green spaces

July 15, 2025

Latest Posts

Look inside Liverpool’s best kept secret and the city’s oldest members only club

Look inside Liverpool’s best kept secret and the city’s oldest members only club

The Bus Walker hits the streets again to support local foodbanks

The Bus Walker hits the streets again to support local foodbanks

Liverpool FC opens new store in Hong Kong

Liverpool FC opens new store in Hong Kong

BOXPARK Liverpool unveils two new local traders

BOXPARK Liverpool unveils two new local traders

Stay in the loop
Never miss a thing! Stay up to date with all the best articles, events and offers from across Liverpool!

By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Conditions and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Explore Liverpool about news, events, offers and partner promotions. We never share your information with anyone.

Stay in the loop

Never miss a thing! Stay up to date with all the best articles, events and offers from across Liverpool!
SUBSCRIBE NOW

Follow Us ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Twitter Facebook-f Youtube Linkedin-in Threads Instagram
Explore Liverpool logo white

Explore Liverpool is a central hub for the Liverpool City Region, helping not only visitors and students but also residents of the city.

EXPLORE MORE

  • Directory
  • LIVE Webcam
  • WhatsAppenin'
  • Newsletter
  • Weather Forecast

USEFUL LINKS

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Login
  • Add Listing
  • Contact
To find out more, please visit our Terms and Conditions page here.

© 2025 Explore Liverpool. All rights reserved.

Change Location
Find awesome listings near you!
 

Notifications