In Short : Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) has achieved a milestone in green energy generation, reaching 25 crore units. This accomplishment reinforces CIAL’s leadership in sustainable airport operations and its commitment to renewable energy solutions. In Detail : CIAL; the second largest energy producer in the state after KSEB Till date reduced 1.6 lakh […]
CIAL signs MoU with BPCL to set up green hydrogen plant at Cochin airport -EQ
Cochin International Airport (CIAL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with BPCL to set up a green hydrogen plant in the airport premises. The ceremony was held at Legislative Complex, Thiruvananthapuram in the presence of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Under the agreement, BPCL will oversee the setting up of the integrated green hydrogen […]
Solar energy generation of CIAL crosses 25 crore units – EQ Mag Pro
The Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) here achieved another milestone by generating over 25 crore units of green power from various solar PV installations at the airport till date, offsetting 1,60,000 metric tons of carbon emission. CIAL is the world’s first airport fully powered by solar energy. According to the Airport Authority, the CIAL has […]
GoodWe Powers Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) of India – EQ Mag Pro
10 MW Solar Projects installed in India’s fourth largest international airport The Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) is the fourth largest international airport in the country in terms of handling international passengers. CIAL has taken the lead in utilising renewable energy in the aviation sector by becoming the first fully solar-powered airport in the country. […]
CIAL starts dismantling solar panels on canal
The move follows residents’ allegation that the structure on which panels are installed over Chenkalthodu caused heavy flooding in Kanjoor panchayat in 2018 and this year KOCHI: Following intense public protest, Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) has finally begun dismantling the solar panels laid over the Chenkalthodu. The 6 MW panels had to be removed […]
CIAL to host international conference on solarising airports, offers consultancy
The Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) on Wednesday offered to share its expertise in solarising airports with member countries of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). KOCHI: The Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) on Wednesday offered to share its expertise in solarising airports with member countries of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). Interacting with the Ambassadors […]
ISA delegation to explore Cial’s solar power project
Kochi: The solar power project by Cochin International Airport Limited (Cial) may soon be a model for similar projects around the world. As part of International Solar Alliance (ISA)’s initiative to find out suitable models to be incorporated to achieve its plan of massive deployment of solar energy by 2030, a delegation consisting of ambassadors/high […]
CIAL commissions Rs 16-cr parallel substation for its solar plant
The solar power plants contribute to an annual saving of 37,200 MT of greenhouse gas emission. KOCHI: Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL), the world’s first airport fully powered by solar energy, on Wednesday commissioned a parallel 110 KV electrical substation for exporting the power generated by its eight solar plants to the Kerala State Electricity […]