Solar Solve Aviation Supplies Kuwait’s New ATC Tower

South Shields based Solar Solve Marine recently dispatched a consignment of its Type Approved DIMMLITE roller blinds to Kuwait.  They are to be electrically powered, electronically controlled remotely and installed at 23 windows in the Air Traffic Control room on the top of the new Air Traffic Control Tower due to be completed in July 2023.  The completion of the ATC tower should see the culmination of a 5-year development scheme, started in 2018, to bring Kuwait International Airport right up to date and ready for the future.

The project, expected to cost over $8 billion, has included construction of a huge new terminal building, new runway, runway upgrades and much else besides, including the ATC tower, a computer-generated image is attached (© Kuwait Directorate General for Civil Aviation).

The establishment of the new tower is aimed to raise the level of air traffic safety at the airport. It is distinguished from the current tower by its height, which is not less than 70 meters, and its strategic location, which enhances the visibility of the air traffic controllers to the current runway, in addition to the new third runway.

Carl Johnson, Solar Solve’s Operations Manager commented,

“The Sales, Technical and Administration Team at Solar Solve have been working on this project with our customer in Kuwait for over 2 years, as they had plenty of notice they were going to be awarded the contract for the ATC tower window blinds, when it was built.  It is a typical example of collaborating with a client to determine the ideal Solar Solve product to suit their needs.”

“The airport is located in one of the hottest climate zones on earth.  The ATC tower window coverings are an important item, having to control the sun’s heat and glare in the most effective, efficient and environmentally friendly way.  When in use, the DIMMLITE roller blinds will create a more comfortable and safer working environment for personnel, by significantly reducing solar glare, infra-red heat and ultraviolet radiation.”

Details of Solar Solve Ltd and its full product range are available from the company website at www.solasolv.com, email here or by telephone on +44 191 454 8595.