Airports
California Airports Continue Solar Energy Trend
With sustainability becoming a major focus in business aviation, more hangar keepers are turning to solar energy to power their operations.
Given their wide-open requirements with no shade or other obstructions blocking sunlight, large airport structures such as hangars make perfect platforms to support solar arrays, a fact that is being utilized in areas such as California. (Photo: Clay Lacy Aviation)
Given their wide-open requirements with no shade or other obstructions blocking sunlight, large airport structures such as hangars make perfect platforms to support solar arrays, a fact that is being utilized in areas such as California. (Photo: Clay Lacy Aviation)

With sustainability becoming a major focus in business aviation, more hangar keepers, particularly in California with its abundant sunshine, are turning to solar energy to power their operations. Among the latest are Clay Lacy Aviation at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) and Aeroplex/Aerolease Group at Long Beach Airport (LGB).