Noida International Airport, an ambitious project of the Yogi government, has been made India’s first IGBC Green Campus certified airport. With solar farms, EV charging, green fuel and environmental monitoring, it will become an example of sustainable development.
Lucknow/Greater Noida. Noida International Airport (Jewar Airport), included in the major and ambitious projects of the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh, will not only give new heights to air connectivity but will also set an example in the field of environmental protection. In line with the vision of Chief Minister Yogi, Jewar Airport has the honor of becoming India’s first IGBC Green Campus certified airport. This airport is being developed in collaboration with Zurich Airport Group and is based on a net-zero concept, thereby minimizing carbon emissions.
Special focus on energy, water and waste management
According to Shailendra Kumar Bhatia, ACEO, Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA), under the instructions of the state government, the airport terminal building has been designed in such a way that the consumption of energy, water and waste is minimal. Sustainable development and environmental protection have been given priority in the design.
Comprehensive charging system for electric vehicles
Standard and fast charging stations for electric vehicles are being installed in 20 percent of the parking capacity of Jewar Airport. All vehicles used in airside operations will be completely 100 percent electric. For these, charging points will be made at many places in the airport premises, which will significantly reduce carbon emissions.
Solar farm will be developed in 82.94 acres
In line with the green energy vision of the Yogi government, a solar farm is being developed on 82.94 acres in the airport premises. The total generation capacity of this solar farm will be 51,966 megawatt-hours, which will provide renewable energy to the airport on a large scale.
Rain water harvesting and green fuel arrangement
Rain water harvesting ponds are being developed at two locations in the airport premises, which will promote water conservation and ensure sustainable water sources. Apart from this, there is also a plan to install an RNG (Renewable Natural Gas) plant in the airport, through which airport vehicles, DG sets and other systems can be operated on green fuel.
Solid Waste Management and Environmental Monitoring
A comprehensive solid waste management system will be implemented at Jewar Airport, under which segregation, recycling and scientific treatment of waste will be ensured. Along with this, an environment monitoring plan has also been prepared for environmental protection. Under this scheme, parameters related to air, water, soil, garbage and sewage will be regularly monitored every month.
Investment, employment and green infrastructure will get a boost
The operation of Jewar Airport will not only create new investment and employment opportunities in the state, but this project will also strengthen the Yogi government’s resolve for green infrastructure and sustainable development. Noida International Airport will prove to take Uttar Pradesh to new heights in terms of both development and environmental balance.