Solar Panels Now Power Gulfstream’s Mesa Service Center

Gulfstream Aerospace has completed the installation of solar panels at its service center in Mesa, Arizona. According to the aircraft maker, the equipment can provide all the electricity needed during peak times for the 225,000-sq-ft maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility.

The 4,000 solar panels installed in locations including carports are expected to produce more than 4 million kilowatt-hours of electricity each year. Gulfstream has already installed solar power infrastructure at five other facilities, and the Mesa service center is the first Gulfstream center to earn the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold certification.

Gulfstream said the investment is part of its wider effort to make its business more environmentally sustainable. This week, the company reported that it has now flown more than 3.5 million nm with its own aircraft filled with sustainable aviation fuel, having increased its SAF usage by 25% over the past 12 months. According to the manufacturer, its current family of business jets has delivered a 33% improvement in fuel efficiency compared with previous-generation models.

“By continuing to invest in renewable energy technologies at our facilities, Gulfstream is making meaningful progress toward our goal of lowering our environmental footprint,” said company president Mark Burns. “As a sustainable aviation leader, we remain committed to advancing environmental and clean-energy initiatives that support our industry.”