Mumbai International Airport goes green!

12 Oct 2022

Mumbai International Airport goes green!

Hello, wide-eyed wonderer! We have some super-duper exciting news for you about the Mumbai International Airport in India. Brace yourself for some seriously cool stuff! You ready?
Guess what? This airport is not just any ordinary airport. Nope! It's doing something totally awesome to protect our environment. How, you ask? Well, it's using a fancy-schmancy thing called "hybrid technology." Fancy words, right?
Now, here's the really cool part: the airport runs entirely on energy from renewable sources. That means it's not gobbling up electricity that harms the planet. Instead, it's using clean, green, and sustainable power. Isn't that mind-blowing?
The Mumbai International Airport has gone all out to make sure it's as eco-friendly as can be. It's become one of the first airports in India to be 100% sustainable. That's a big deal, my friend!
You know what their goal is? They want to achieve "Net Zero" emissions. Sounds fancy, huh? Well, it simply means they want to reduce their carbon footprint as much as they possibly can. And guess what? They're doing an amazing job at it!
Green Marvel: Mumbai Airport's Eco-Revolution!

The airport has these cool things called solar panels. They're like giant magic mirrors that soak up the sun's rays and turn it into electricity. These panels provide about 5% of the airport's power needs. But wait, there's more! The remaining 95% of energy comes from other eco-friendly sources like hydro and wind power. Woohoo!
In April 2022, the airport added a really fancy machine called a Hybrid Solar Mill. This gizmo is so cool because it uses both solar power and wind power to generate even more green energy. It's the first of its kind, like a superhero machine!
Now, to keep track of how much greenhouse gas emissions the airport produces, they have a super clever system called the Carbon Accounting and Management System. It's like a super-smart computer that helps them measure and manage their emissions. They're making sure they stay on track with their sustainability goals. Impressive, huh?
The airport is getting applause from famous organizations around the world for being so awesome at managing its energy. They're getting recognition for their commitment to being eco-conscious. It's like winning a gold medal in saving the planet!
So, next time you find yourself at an airport, remember the fantastic things happening at the Mumbai International Airport. It's an airport that truly cares about the planet and is doing its part to make the world a greener and better place for all of us. Now that's something to celebrate, don't you think? Keep being awesome!

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Watch a video
Take a virtual tour of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR0dtdKLWbo

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