Photo: Fraport Greece Fraport Greece announced the start of operations of a new solar park at Macedonia Airport in Thessaloniki.
This is the second airport in Greece to use solar energy after Athens Airport, which recently switched to 100% solar power and became the first in Europe to rely solely on this energy. Thessaloniki will also be the first regional airport in Greece to operate such a system.
According to a statement from Fraport Greece, the project is part of the company's strategy to promote sustainability and reduce the environmental impact of the airports it manages.
Photo: Fraport GreeceThe solar facility, which was inaugurated at a ceremony at the airport this week, was built with a capacity of approximately 3 megawatts at its peak, and is expected to generate energy equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of approximately 1,100 households, offering a significant portion of the airport's energy consumption, while reducing dependence on conventional energy sources.
The park covers an area of approximately 35,000 square meters and includes 4,877 solar panels and 8 inverters. The investment cost in the project is estimated at approximately €3.4 million and is fully financed by the company.
It is estimated that operating the facility will reduce annual carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 3,000 tons and reduce the airport's overall carbon footprint by approximately 30%. Construction work began in March 2025 and was completed in December of the same year, with all equipment meeting European standards. The construction work was carried out by Damco, while the design was carried out by Redex.