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ACI Jet announced on Thursday that it has completed the installation of a 900-panel solar array at its San Luis Obispo location.
The solar panel system powers the FBO, FAA Part 145 aircraft MRO station and flight operations center at the San Luis Obispo County Airport (SBP). It covers the rooftops of ACI Jet's aircraft maintenance and storage showroom hangars and is capable of producing up to 576 kW of peak power throughout much of the year. The company states that the installation enables the facility's operations to be powered entirely by renewable energy.
"Alternative and renewable energy already supports many of our modernized aircraft ground support systems," said Andrew Robillard, head of FBOs and Facilities for ACI Jet. "As the aviation industry moves toward increased electrification of aircraft, vehicles, and equipment, establishing a clean, reliable, and scalable energy source becomes not just beneficial, but essential."
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The installation is part of a broader renewable-energy effort at SBP, which also installed a 940 kW solar system over its parking facilities. ACI Jet states that the investment underscores the company's commitment to responsible growth, operational resilience, and long-term environmental stewardship.