The First 100% Solar Powered Airport
Cochin International Airport in southern India is the first airport in the world to be completely powered by the sun. 46,000 solar panels are installed near the runway, utilising the bright sunlight and converting it into electricity. The solar powered airport is in the state of Kerala, and this huge project started with a small experiment. 400 panels were originally installed on the airport's rooftop in 2013, and after they were successful the decision way made to take it to the next level- entirely sun powered, a move inspired the airport's soaring power bills. Self-sufficiency in terms of meeting energy needs...
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