The photovoltaic park at Thessaloniki Airport “Makedonia”. Photo source: Fraport Greece
Thessaloniki Airport “Makedonia” has launched the first photovoltaic park at a regional airport in Greece, marking a step forward in efforts to reduce aviation-related environmental impact, Fraport Greece announced.
The company, which operates 14 regional airports across Greece, said the project forms part of its broader sustainability strategy to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions across its airport portfolio. Construction began in March 2025 and was completed in December 2025, with all systems installed in line with European standards.
The installation has a capacity of approximately 3 megawatt-peak (MWp) and is expected to generate around 4.5 gigawatt-hours (GWh) annually, covering a significant share of the airport’s energy needs. The output is equivalent to the yearly electricity consumption of about 1,100 households.
Sergio Ocampo, Chief Technical Officer at Fraport Greece. Photo source: Fraport Greece
“The implementation of the first photovoltaic park at a regional airport in Greece marks an important milestone in our sustainability strategy,” said Sergio Ocampo, Chief Technical Officer of Fraport Greece.
The photovoltaic park spans 35,000 square meters and includes 4,877 solar panels and eight inverters. The investment, totaling approximately 3.4 million euros, was fully funded by Fraport Greece.
George Varsamis, Head of Cluster A at Fraport Greece; Κostas Nikoloudis, Head of Design and Construction at Fraport Greece; Savvas Karagiannis, Head of Corporate Communications Department at Fraport Greece; Sergio Ocampo, Chief Technical Officer at Fraport Greece; and Vicky Hatzivassiliou, Deputy Governor of Tourism. Photo source: Fraport Greece
According to the company, the project is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by roughly 3,000 tons annually, contributing to an overall 30 percent decrease in the airport’s carbon footprint.
“Through targeted investments, we aim to strengthen the energy independence of the airports we manage while contributing to environmental protection and regional sustainable development,” Ocampo added.
The project contractor was Damco, while engineering and design studies were carried out by Redex.
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