The Philadelphia Eagles announced Thursday they plan to install solar panels atop their home stadium, marking the first stadium in the world to to run solely on self-generated renewable energy, Agence France-Presse reports.

Lincoln Financial Field will be outfitted with solar panels in time for the beginning of the 2011 season. The team's joint venture with Solar Blue of Florida, who will invest $30 million in the project, also includes a duel fuel co-generation plant.

"The Philadelphia Eagles are proud to take this vital step towards energy independence from fossil fuels," Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie said. "It underscores our strong belief that environmentally sensitive policies are consistent with sound business practices."

The top of the stadium will see the installation of 2,500 solar panels and 80 spiral shaped wind turbines.

"With this ground-breaking initiative, the Eagles are taking another significant step forward in their commitment to environmental responsibility," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said. "The NFL is proud to support the Eagles as they set the right example for all of sports."