Kochi: The Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL), which has taken the lead in utilising renewable energy in the aviation sector by becoming the first fully solar-powered airport in the country, is aiming to optimise its renewable energy capabilities to a record level of 40 MV by March.
The airport company, which at present has an installed capacity to generate 29.3 MW solar power, has awarded Indian EPC contractor Sterling and Wilson a contract to develop a 9.9-MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project for the Cochin International Airport. The company will complete the work on the proposed 9.9-MW solar PV project by March, said CIAL spokesperson.
According to the CIAL authorities, the airport had last year opened a state-of-the-art new international terminal for passengers and the renovation of the old domestic terminal is progressing for utilising it for other commercial purposes. So, the airport requires more solar power to make new extensions and other infrastructure facilities functional. Once the installed capacity of the solar power system is upgraded to 40 MW, it will be able to generate around 1.6 lakh units of power per day, against its daily requirement of 1.2-1.3 lakh units, said CIAL authorities.
07/01/18 Dhinesh Kallungal/New Indian Express
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The airport company, which at present has an installed capacity to generate 29.3 MW solar power, has awarded Indian EPC contractor Sterling and Wilson a contract to develop a 9.9-MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project for the Cochin International Airport. The company will complete the work on the proposed 9.9-MW solar PV project by March, said CIAL spokesperson.
According to the CIAL authorities, the airport had last year opened a state-of-the-art new international terminal for passengers and the renovation of the old domestic terminal is progressing for utilising it for other commercial purposes. So, the airport requires more solar power to make new extensions and other infrastructure facilities functional. Once the installed capacity of the solar power system is upgraded to 40 MW, it will be able to generate around 1.6 lakh units of power per day, against its daily requirement of 1.2-1.3 lakh units, said CIAL authorities.
07/01/18 Dhinesh Kallungal/New Indian Express
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