Massachusetts Port Authority
Logan International Airport – South Cargo Facilities Solar, BESS and Substation
- Engineering, Procurement, and Construction services for 1.8 MW of rooftop solar PV, a 15kV substation, and a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
- Implementation across six active cargo buildings within a high-security, operational airport requiring precise logistics and safety planning
- A flagship initiative supporting Massport’s Net Zero by 2031 goal through innovative delivery and sustainable infrastructure
As part of its commitment to achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2031, the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) launched its first design-build energy initiative at Logan International Airport. Delivered under the MGL C.25A method, the Logan South Cargo Solar, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), and Substation project represents a major step in Massport’s climate action strategy.
Located in East Boston, the project includes the installation of a 1.8 MW rooftop solar PV system across six active cargo buildings, along with roofing upgrades, a 15kV double-ended substation, and a BESS. The complexity of the multi-site project within an active airport demands highly detailed coordination, sequencing, and logistics planning due to its location within a secure and operational airport environment. The design-build team included: Solar Design Associates (SDA); Vanderweil Engineers; Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) FM Architecture; Code Red Consultants
