which of the following airport is India’s first airport to be fully powered by renewable energy?
Question: which of the following airport is India’s first airport to be fully powered by renewable energy?
A Jai Prakash Narayan International airport, Patna
B Indira Gandhi International airport, Delhi
C Cochin International airport, Kochi
D Birsa Munda airport, Ranchi
Answer: Cochin International airport, Kochi
| Aspect | Description |
| Name | · Cochin International Airport |
| Location | · Nedumbassery, Kochi, Kerala, India |
| Airport Code | · COK |
| Solar Panel Installation | · More than 46,000 solar panels arrayed across 45 acres of land. |
| Solar Power Initiative | · Became the world’s first fully solar-powered airport. |
| Solar Power Capacity | · Produces 48,000 units of energy per day. |
| Ownership | · Public-Private Partnership (PPP) |
| Operator | · Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) |
| Type | · International Airport |
| Inauguration Date | · August 25, 1999 |
| Terminal Facilities | · Three passenger terminals: International, Domestic, and Cargo. |
| Runways | · Two runways (Primary and Secondary) |
| Awards and Recognitions | · Numerous awards for environmental sustainability and efficiency. |
| Connectivity | · Well-connected to major domestic and international destinations. |
| Economic Impact | · Significant contributor to the local economy.
· Boosts tourism and trade in the region. |
| Future Development Plans | · Expansion and modernization projects for increased capacity. |
| Website | · Cochin International Airport |