Photovoltaic System at Tallahassee Regional Airport
Tallahassee, Florida  Client: City of Tallahassee RS&H Role/Responsibility: Planner, Architect, and Engineer |
 Project Description: Tallahassee’s airport serves the commercial aviation needs of the eastern panhandle of Florida and south-central Georgia, as well as business and governmental needs for the Florida state capital. While designing a roof replacement at the Airport, RS&H found an opportunity to incorporate a photovoltaic system as a source of renewable energy. RS&H performed a feasibility study including financial, utility, and government incentive analysis, as well as completed the initial design. Unlike a traditional solar system, the photovoltaic laminate panels for the Airport will fully adhere to a metal panel roof between the standing seams resulting in a hurricane proof system with no penetrations in the new roof. When completed, the photovoltaic system will be highly visible to all travelers and include a live stream of the system’s electricity output and environmental offsets inside the terminal, highlighting the Airport’s commitment to the City’s “Go Green Tallahassee” initiative. |