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    100% Solar Powered Airport in India Adding On-Site Green Hydrogen Plant and Fueling Station

    Feb. 21, 2024
    The 1,000 kW green hydrogen plant will be initially utilized to power various airport vehicles to help reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions within airport operations
    Cochin International Airport
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    The Cochin International Airport in India, known for being the first fully solar-powered airport in the world, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) to establish an on-site 1,000 kW green hydrogen plant and fueling station at the airport.

    Under the agreement, BPCL will oversee the installation of the hydrogen plant and fueling station, provide technology, and manage plant operations. Cochin Airport will provide the required land, water, and clean energy resources to complete the project.

    The initial hydrogen output from the project will be utilized to power various airport vehicles to help reduce emissions within airport operations. In total, Cochin Airport hopes to achieve net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040.

    BPCL expects the hydrogen plant and fueling station to be completed and operational in 2025.

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    Breanna Sandridge, Senior Editor

    Breanna Sandridge is senior editor for EnergyTech and Microgrid Knowledge, both part of the energy group at Endeavor Business Media.

    Prior to that, Breanna was managing editor for Machinery Lubrication and Reliable Plant magazines, both part of Noria Corp. She has two years experience covering the industrial sector.

    She also is a 2021 graduate of Northeastern State University (Oklahoma) with a Bachelor's in English. 

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