Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA), Bhubaneswar has completely switched to green sources for its energy consumption by installing a 4MWp ground mounted solar power plant in the operational area, making it one of the 100 per cent sustainable airports in India, officials said. has become one.
According to the Airport Authority, Bhubaneswar Airport has installed a 4MWp solar power plant in the operational area, consisting of 10530 PV modules of 380W each. The 4 MW power plant was inaugurated on Saturday by Member of Parliament from Bhubaneswar Aparajita Sarangi in the presence of Prasanna Pradhan, Airport Director and other officials.
“The solar plant is spread over an area of 13.28 acres with a project cost of Rs 18.75 crore,” officials said in a statement.
BPIA produces approximately 60 percent of the airport’s electricity requirement through its onsite solar power and the remaining 40 percent from other green sources such as hydropower.
Ushering in a sustainable future, BPIA envisions an increase in natural energy generation of 935963 KWH (solar power generation) from December 2022 to April 2023, and the total unit imported from the grid for airport consumption is 2719046 KWH, which is about 35 percent and has achieved 100 percent use of renewable sources of energy by April 2023.
The airport is committed to continuously reduce energy consumption and carbon footprint through various initiatives. In addition, BPIA installed a 100KWp rooftop solar power plant on August 28, 2013, which the airport eventually strengthened to 4.1 MW. BPIA which runs entirely on green energy from April 2023, thus enabling a highly efficient and low carbon future for aviation.
This sustainable initiative by BPIA is part of the airport’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, furthering its journey towards ‘net zero’ emissions.
In a statement, the airport authority said, “We are delighted to have achieved this important milestone in our journey towards achieving a sustainable future for BPIA. The airport’s diligent efforts to undertake several thoughtful initiatives have led to this achievement.” paved the way to achieve it.”
“As BPIA aspires to become net-zero, this landmark event encourages us to remain committed to enhancing the airport’s operational efficiency by operating entirely on renewable energy,” officials said.
Presently, BPI Airport, Bhubaneswar has been awarded Level 2 Carbon Reduction Certificate on 07.01.2020 and has become eligible to obtain Level-3 Carbon Reduction.