The Vermont venue already offsets its power consumption by purchasing 100 per cent green energy, but it has now been announced that two solar panel arrays will be built this summer.

The panels will produce 560 kilowatt hours of green power.

Killington also invests in solar energy produced by larger green energy suppliers in Vermont.

Other new green developments at Killington include the creation of three car charging stations, adding to a number of electric car charging points the resort has been installing since 2014.

The resort has also pioneered initiatives such as cow powered gondola lifts, which use energy generated from manure from local dairy farms.

It has also converted 12 walk-in coolers, using cold, outside air to refrigerate coolers instead of using high energy consuming compressors to cool stored food.

Retrofitting all the coolers has greatly reduced energy usage and has reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 13.2 tonnes a year, it is claimed.

Earlier this month, International Ski Federation (FIS) officials conducted a site inspection of Killington, which will continue to host World Cup competition in the future.

It staged women’s technical competitions last season, with the meeting looking ahead to the next two years of racing.

Giant slalom and slalom race starts are set to be moved further up the hill, while the slalom course will include additional turns at the start, compared to the number in 2016.

Organisers believe they have improved snow making capabilities, which they claim will provide better conditions in the Autumn.

The World Cup event is scheduled to take place from November 25 to 26.