Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will be undergoing several projects to expand its electrical infrastructure and improve its efficiency.

The improvements will be conducted by Eaton, a power management company, which was awarded multiple contracts valued at approximately $25 million to help Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport enhance and expand its electrical infrastructure. 

Eaton is providing comprehensive engineering services and electrical solutions to support the airport’s broader modernization efforts. The efforts include establishing a resilient energy backbone with the real-time data and intelligent tools needed to optimize energy efficiency, accommodate future growth and enhance overall performance.

Eaton’s work is contributing to the airport’s ongoing $12.8 billion ATLNext initiative, which includes improvements to terminals and concourses, construction of a new administration building, expansion and electrification of the South Terminal Parking Lot, and the implementation of intelligent power monitoring across the entire facility’s footprint.

The airport is standardizing on Eaton Brightlayer™ digitalization solutions to integrate thousands of intelligent devices into a single monitoring platform that provides centralized insights and proactive troubleshooting to reduce downtime and operational risks.

“As one of the world’s busiest airports, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport requires a modern, resilient and intelligent energy ecosystem,” said Angie McMillin, president of Energy Solutions and Services at Eaton, in a statement. “By leveraging our proven power management solutions and collaborative relationship with the customer, we’re confident the project’s comprehensive approach will establish a future-proof electrical foundation to support safe and efficient operations for years to come.”

Eaton is also providing Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with Brightlayer electrical power monitoring system (EPMS) software and intelligent devices to help avoid unplanned downtime, optimize energy efficiency and streamline maintenance.

As part of improvements, the airport will add critical power distribution infrastructure including medium- and low-voltage switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, medium-voltage transformers, and other essential components.

The airport’s improvements will also include integrated preventive maintenance and safety solutions supporting continuous thermal monitoring for real-time equipment health diagnostics and arc flash risk mitigation; expert engineering services to streamline equipment installation and startup; and comprehensive power system assessments and electrical safety studies to optimize power system performance and resilience.