India now has an airport completely powered by solar energy

The Indian city of Cochin is now home to the first international airport that is completely powered by solar energy. Local officials in the Indian state of Kerala marked the opening of a Cochin International Airport's massive solar plant Tuesday.

The massive solar plant providing power to the airport is made up of more than 46,000 solar panels spread across a 45-acre stretch of land near the airport's cargo complex.
The airport first began using solar power in 2013 when it installed solar panels on the roof of one of its terminals. This was followed by another, larger, installation, which eventually lead to the current 46,000+ panel plant that totals 12 MW of power overall.
Image Courtesy : Nikhil Manohar
The overall impact of the solar project will be significant and long-lasting, officials say. The airport's solar facilities are expected to reduce 300,000 tons of carbon emissions over the next 25 years, according to a statement from the airport's parent company, Cochin International Airport Limited.
Article : Mashable

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