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 |
