4 Years On, GoodWe Basks In The Success Of Cochin Airports Solar Project Updated On Wed, Jul 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) is the world’s first fully solar-powered airport. The eco-friendly initiative of CIAL has won international accolades including “The Champions of the Earth Award-2018” from the United Nations. CIAL claims that it is known for its commitment to the idea of sustainable development which prompts the effective utilization of green energy […] Read more
PM Modi: Solar Powered Cochin Airport ‘Model’ for High-Energy Consumers Updated On Mon, Jun 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy During his brief stopover visit on Saturday, Modi hailed the Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) for being the world’s first fully solar-powered airport, a statement issued by the CIAL said here on Jun 10. Impressed by the fully solar-powered operations at the Cochin International Airport, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said it should be an […] Read more
Solar Powered Cochin Airport Commissions Second Substation Updated On Thu, May 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy Further enhancing its solar-power banking facilities, the Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) has commissioned its second substation. A parallel 110 kV electrical substation for exporting the power generated by its eight solar plants to the Kerala State Electricity Board’s grid was inaugurated by CIAL managing director V J Kurian. CIAL, which is the world’s first airport to […] Read more
UNEP Happy to Recognise CIAL as World’s 1st Fully Solar-Powered Airport Updated On Mon, May 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy “I really want to go around the world and speak about the success story (of CIAL),” the Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme said. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Global Chief Erik Solheim said that UNEP is happy to recognise Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) as the world’s first fully solar energy-powered airport. “We are very happy to do it,” […] Read more
CIAL Signs Deal to Set Up Solar Plants in Ghana Updated On Mon, Feb 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy CIAL has been visited for understanding the model by representatives from nations like Liberia which relies on diesel stations for generation of power also. Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the consultant of the Airport Authority of West African nation Ghana for setting up solar plants at the […] Read more
CIAL to Upgrade Solar Power Generation to 40 MV by March Updated On Mon, Jan 8th, 2018 by Saurenergy The organization will finish the work on the proposed 9.9-MW solar PV venture by March, said CIAL representative. The Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL), which has led the pack in using sustainable power source in the flying part by turning into the principal completely solar fueled air terminal in the nation, is expecting to upgrade […] Read more
AAI has commenced installation of 1MWp solar power plant at Tirupathi and Vijaywada Airports: Jayant Sinha Updated On Fri, Aug 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy AAI has completed installation of solar power plants at 29 airports/locations with a total capacity of 12.84 MWp. Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha said the Government of India encourages development of green airports. The minister added in order to develop […] Read more
KSEB commissions 1.25 MW solar power project at Edayar Updated On Thu, Sep 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy The successful commissioning of Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) in generating enough solar power to operate the airport, the Kerala State Electricity Board’s (KSEB) solar power project on the campus of the 110 KV substation at Edayar is in the verge of scripting a new saga. Edayar’s 1.25 MW solar power project is amongst the […] Read more
