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Rajiv Gandhi International Airport commissions 5 MW solar plant.

Hyderabad; July 12 ( PMI ): GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) commissioned of its second phase 5 MW solar power plant. With this, GHIAL’s total solar power capacity has now increased to 10 MW. In 2015, GMR Hyderabad International Airport commissioned a 5 MW Solar Power Plant for its captive consumption.

Spread over 45 acre, more than 30 thousand solar panels have been installed to produce 10 MW power. With this additional capacity, GHIAL will be able to reduce the power dependency by 12 million units per year, thereby saving around Rs 90 lakh per month. It is in position to meet 50% of the energy requirements of Hyderabad Airport.

Pradeep Panicker, CEO – GHIAL said, “This is a major milestone for us. As a member airport Airports Council International, we have committed to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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