Kochi: Cochin international airport limited (Cial) is all set to increase solar energy generation from its premises in a big way to meet the rising power demand when its third terminal becomes fully operational next year. Interestingly, Cial plans to use every bit of open space available, be it canals or carport, to tap solar power.
PS Jayan, manager, public relations and corporate communications, Cial said three projects are in the pipeline. "The first will come up over a 3.4 km-long canal, the second is a carport roof utility plan and the third will use panels on open space near the airport. Cial is hopeful of generating an additional capacity of 13.4MW, enhancing its total power generation capacity to 28.9MW," he said.
It is assumed that the airport would require 90,000 units of power a day when the third terminal would be operational. "We do not want to lose our 'first greenfield airport' tag when more areas are developed and utilized. Once we start generating an additional 13.4MW, we will be able to meet the power demands," said the official.
The canal solar project, with a capacity of 6MW, will be commissioned in January 2017. The work on the 3.4-km-long canal-top solar project on the Chengalthodu diversion canal will begin soon and authorities will construct columns and beams using reinforced cement concrete (RCC). RCC is cost-effective and offers longer service life.
06/07/16 Times of India
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PS Jayan, manager, public relations and corporate communications, Cial said three projects are in the pipeline. "The first will come up over a 3.4 km-long canal, the second is a carport roof utility plan and the third will use panels on open space near the airport. Cial is hopeful of generating an additional capacity of 13.4MW, enhancing its total power generation capacity to 28.9MW," he said.
It is assumed that the airport would require 90,000 units of power a day when the third terminal would be operational. "We do not want to lose our 'first greenfield airport' tag when more areas are developed and utilized. Once we start generating an additional 13.4MW, we will be able to meet the power demands," said the official.
The canal solar project, with a capacity of 6MW, will be commissioned in January 2017. The work on the 3.4-km-long canal-top solar project on the Chengalthodu diversion canal will begin soon and authorities will construct columns and beams using reinforced cement concrete (RCC). RCC is cost-effective and offers longer service life.
06/07/16 Times of India
