GEORGE, SOUTH AFRICA — The South African city of George is home to Africa’s first — and world’s second — fully operational solar powered airport. <br /> <br />George Airport last September became powered entirely by solar energy. According to an AFP article used by France24, this move lowered its carbon dioxide emissions by more than 1000 tonnes. <br /> <br />The hub runs on energy garnered by some 2,000 solar panels. These power everything from the ATMs, restaurants to the check-in desk and airport control tower. Excess energy is transferred to nearby homes and other places a local power grid. <br /> <br />South Africa is already developing two other solar powered airports in the city of Kimberly and town of Upington.
