Pune Airport switching over to solar power by April 30: Report

According to a report authorities at Pune Airport is now targeting April 30 for the switch-over to solar power from conventional energy.

This year in February, airport authorities said the Rs 1.27 crore-project would be over by March 31.However, Airport officials speaking to ET said that 300 Kwp solar project installation is still under process and  is expected to be completed by April 30.

An official speaking to the publication said that there was no delay in the work. “We want to ensure that the project is effective and without any glitches. Some more time has been sought for that,” the official further added.

The solar power plant is being installed at the airport’s hangar. “Once it is completed and operational, many facilities at the airport will run on solar power.

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