Cork Airport has awarded the contract for Ireland’s largest solar-powered carport to Greenvolt Next. The new solar carport, which is being constructed over the existing Holiday Blue carpark, will generate 20% of the airport’s electricity needs.
PUNCH Consulting Engineers was delighted to provide civil engineering planning stage design services on the project that will see the installation of 3,956 photovoltaic solar panels upon the overhead roof/canopy structure in the existing carpark. The structure will provide shelter for 720 vehicles while generating over 1.5GWh of renewable energy annually.
This development will have a significant sustainable impact for the airport, reducing C0₂ emissions by 355,056kg each year. The project is set to go live in August 2027.
Read more about the project here: https://punchconsulting.com/portfolio/cork-airport-solar-car-port/
At PUNCH, we understand the value of education. That’s why we support our staff who wish to undertake further education and training. We encourage staff members to maintain their Continuous Professional Development (CPD) accreditations with Engineers Ireland. We also continue to offer training in sustainable design and construction through seminars, in-house lectures, and external training programmes. We promote the achievement of professional titles with institutions such as Engineers Ireland, the Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland, the Institute of Structural Engineers, and the Institute of Civil Engineers.
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