Mumbai International Airport will generate 16.24 lakh units of electricity and reduce 1,330 tonnes of carbon emission annually through the generation of solar power.
In sync with the Government of India?s ambitious target of having 100 GW of solar power generation capacity by 2022, Mumbai International Airport, one of the city?s most significant infrastructures, has successfully commissioned additional solar power of 410 kWp. The solar panels, spread across five different locations at the T2 and cargo terminals, have been strategically positioned on the rooftops of the building for optimum utilisation of space at the airport.
Until now, CSIA was generating 650 kWp of solar power. Through additional solar installations, the capacity will increase by 410 kWp, taking the total output up to 1,060 kWp. The next phase of the solar project will include plant installations of 1,700 kWp. The capacity is anticipated to further enhance to 6,400 kWp by 2017. With over 40 million travellers using the airport annually, the city airport handles the highest number of passengers per acre in comparison to other airports in the country. An MIAL spokesperson said, "We are an environment conscious organisation. Our state-of-the-art infrastructure mirrors our efforts towards achieving and promoting sustainability. At MIAL, safeguarding the environment remains our prime focus in all our endeavors."
Other initiatives by MIAL
- The company has replaced its less efficient assets with high efficient ones to save on electricity consumption. More than 300 light bulbs have been replaced with 45W LED bulbs resulting in lowered perimeter lighting energy consumption by 40 per cent.
- The terminal at MIAL has been designed to maximise use of natural light. The central lobbies are provided with open glass heat reflector ceilings and walls to utilise maximum sunlight while inhibiting maximum heat. This helps in curtailing air conditioning load during daylight.
- CSIA has also installed sun pipe lighting in many office areas where the roof is open to the sky.
- The airport?s apron is the first of its kind in Asia to be completely lit with LED high mast lighting.
About GVK MIAL
GVK Mumbai International Airport Pvt Ltd (MIAL) is a Public Private Partnership joint venture between a GVK-led consortium and the Airports Authority of India (AAI). GVK MIAL was awarded the mandate for operating and modernising Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai (CSIA). The new integrated Terminal 2 at CSIA enhances the airport?s capacity to service 40 million passengers and one million tons of cargo annually.