Airports Going Green: The Rise of Solar-Powered
As costs associated with such technologies decline more and more, and government inclinations towards renewable energy policies
Nowadays, airports' interest in solar photovoltaics (PVs) is growing and many Indian based airports now use photovoltaic (PV) solar systems as one of their key energy sources. These systems provide a way to lower the burden of energy costs and to show environmental stewardship by airports (Sreenath et al., 2020a).
The transformation of airports through solar power goes beyond an environmental initiative—it demonstrates the potential of large-scale solar installations. By incorporating solar energy, airports can achieve significant energy cost reductions, with estimates ranging from 40-60%.
The airport has also installed a 7.84 MW solar power plant on the airside, and, as part of stakeholder collaboration, operators of the air cargo terminals at the airport have added a further 5.3 MW rooftop solar power plant (Airports Council International, 2022a; Joshi, 2022). 4.2.5.
As airports around the world embrace solar energy, they are proving that large-scale renewable power systems are vital for the future of airport infrastructure. These advancements are paving the way for greener, more efficient airports globally, showcasing the transformative power of solar energy.
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