GMR Airport Infrastructure reduces electricity consumption per passenger by 57% since 2010

Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) led GMR Airport Infrastructure Ltd has achieved a milestone of reducing electricity consumption per passenger by 57 per cent since 2010. 

“DIAL's focus going ahead will be on implementing innovative solutions and leveraging best practices to achieve year-on-year reductions in specific energy consumption, all the while maintaining the highest standards of service quality and passenger comfort,” said Videh Kumar Jaipuriar, CEO-DIAL.

As per the company, it is on its path to becoming a net zero-emission airport by 2030. In 2010, when Terminal 3 became operational, the electricity consumption per passenger was 5.18 kWh. Through the implementation of various green initiatives, DIAL brought this number down to 2.21 kWh in 2023. 

DIAL's energy-saving measures include the integration of green building practices, the use of energy-efficient infrastructure, and ongoing efforts to further optimise consumption. 

It includes the use of automation in complex airport systems like Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Baggage Handling System (BHS), Information Technology (IT), Airside Ground Light (AGL), use of LED lights and very high throughput (VHT) system to maximise the performance of the asset and optimise the energy consumption via real-time monitoring and controlling.

Delhi Airport fulfills its 100 per cent electricity needs from renewable sources i.e. solar and hydropower. DIAL has installed a 7.45MW solar power plant on the airside, which is also the first such plant in an Indian airport on the airside. 

DIAL plans to further reduce power consumption in the future by:

>> Day Daylightvesting concept in new terminal infrastructure 

>> Installation of advanced BHS system with integrated cart system to reduce consumption 

>> Installation of advanced side chiller system to reduce the consumption 

>> 100 per cent LED light in Terminal and city side 

>> 100 per cent LED in AGL system.

GMR Group is a leading global infrastructure conglomerate with unparalleled expertise in designing, building, and operating airports. It also has a significant presence in sectors like Energy, Transportation, and Urban Infrastructure. 

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