Wuxi Airport goes green

The new Wuxi Airport will open this October using a solar power supply system, making it one of the first environment-friendly airports in China. This is the first time that China will use solar power for a large public building such as an airport. The airport will adopt a PV glass wall provided by Suntech Power Holdings Co. on the roof for power supply. Two PV incorporation power stations will be established. The airport is an advanced demonstration of the system which will be used for the 2008 Olympic Games main stadium, also called the “bird’s nest.”