Birmingham Airport switching to sustainable lights with high-mast upgrade

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All lighting located on the terminal side of the airfield has been upgraded from high-pressure sodium (SON) to LED as part of a transition that is forecast to save 125,000 kWh of electricity, and 26 tonnes of carbon, per year.
 
The regional transport hub has invested a total of £192,000 to upgrade 125 fittings on 33 high masts across the site, which will result in lower emissions, cost savings and a longer asset lifespan. LED lights are significantly more energy efficient than SON lamps and are forecast to reduce electricity consumption by 65%. 

The upgrade works, which form part of a sitewide transition to energy efficient lighting, help with the regional transport hub’s ongoing journey to becoming a net zero carbon airport by 2033. First announced in 2019, BHX has implemented a variety of innovative sustainability solutions to decarbonise terminal operations and utilise renewable energy sources. Earlier this year, Birmingham Airport celebrated a major milestone after its award-winning airside solar farm powered 100% of its terminal operations during peak daytime conditions.
 
Commenting on the LED upgrade works, Tom Denton, Head of Sustainability, said: “We’re pleased to be continuing our ongoing sustainable lighting upgrade works across the airport site. This transition to LED lighting on our high-mast lighting will help us reduce our carbon emissions, increase cost savings and limit our environmental impact. 

"Looking ahead to the final part of the year, we will be outlining our next steps towards becoming a net zero airport by 2033 with the upcoming publication of our second Sustainability Strategy.“ 

For more information on Birmingham Airport’s Sustainability Strategy, click here