AJW Group expands use of solar energy for MRO services
AJW Group 175,000 sq. ft. headquarters in West Sussex, United Kingdom
AJW Group has announced that its aircraft battery Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility, AJW Technique Europe, now integrates solar energy into its operations.
The AJW Technique Europe facility, located near London Gatwick Airport, offers comprehensive battery repair and overhaul services, including deep cycle, top charge, cleaning and re-blocking for all commercial aircraft main, auxiliary and emergency power supplies.
With the installation of more than 2,500 solar panels, which are expected to generate nearly 800,000 kWh of clean energy annually, the 175,000 square foot AJW headquarters has the potential to power up to 55 percent of its U.K.-based operations with solar energy, the October 23 press release said. The AJW Technique battery MRO facility is set to benefit from this renewable energy source, providing customers with a service that aligns with their sustainability objectives.
This milestone marks a shift towards more sustainable energy usage, as aircraft batteries entering the facility are predominantly recharged using clean, renewable solar energy. This development reinforces AJW Group’s commitment to sustainability and its ongoing efforts under the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), which the company signed in 2023.
Clyde Buntrock FCILT, CEO of AJW Aviation and AJW Technique, said, "Expanding our solar capacity and integrating solar energy into our battery MRO facility reflects our ongoing commitment to sustainability, customer success and the principles of the UNGC. We are proud to offer reliable, environmentally responsible aircraft battery services that help our customers achieve their environmental goals."
