After major airport blackouts worldwide—including a 2025 incident that stranded 200,000 at London Heathrow—Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is setting a new standard with its self-sustaining microgrid. Powered by natural gas and solar energy, PIT can fully operate off-grid and even sell excess power back. This innovation not only boosts resilience and safety but also cuts carbon emissions by 6 million pounds annually. As more airports face threats from extreme weather, aging infrastructure, and even sabotage, energy self-sufficiency could be the next big frontier in aviation sustainability.
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