The construction of a new terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) has begun, with 13000 solar panels installed on its roof. The solar panels in Terminal 1 will be the largest in New York City and may also be the largest among all airport terminals in the country.

The new all international terminal is an important component of the $19 billion renovation of Kennedy Airport by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. There will be a total of two new terminals, two expanded and modernized terminals, and a new road network.

The 6.63-megawatt solar cell array on the roof of the terminal building is part of a 12 megawatt microgrid that will distribute electricity from solar energy, fuel cells, and batteries.

Rick Cotton, Executive Director of the Port Authority, said, "After completion, the new terminal will become the largest terminal at Kennedy Airport, so we are particularly pleased to incorporate on-site electricity using green energy into the design of the terminal. We have made sustainability a top priority for our facility, and this massive solar array is a unique and innovative solution that can reduce our carbon footprint and continue to move towards net zero emissions

In addition, the Port Authority is collaborating with the New York Power Authority to build a 12 megawatt solar roof at Kennedy Airport's long-term parking lot 9, which will also be equipped with a 7.5 megawatt battery and 6 megawatt community solar.