The Kochi Airport has made India proud by becoming, first in the world , Solar powered Airport
in India on August 18 .
The
electricity required for the Airport is produced through 12 MW solar power
plant established in 45 Acers.
Initially the project was started as pilot project
and escalated with continuous
monitoring.
The
project looks very promising and a model.
The plant
will be connected to the Kerala State Electricity Board grid (KSEB), and metered by KSEB, the excess power
generated will be supplied to the state run grid on a daily basis. The extra
power transferred to grid can be utilized on cloudy days.
The airport expects to recover the investment of Rs. 62 Crores within six
years on supplying power to state at Rs.4 per unit.
Eventhough
Enironmentalists welcomed ,voiced concern about the heat generated.
Necessary
steps to compensate the heat by planting trees and other measures to make the
attempt complete environment Friendly.
The effort and initiative of the Airport personnel is commendable.
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