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Bologna Airport obtained "Level 4+ Transition" accreditation as part of the international Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, the certification promoted by ACI EUROPE (the European association of airports) aimed at airport management companies who intend to pursue "carbon neutrality" objectives or neutralize CO2 emissions under their direct control through energy efficiency programs and the use of renewable energy sources. At the "Level 4+ Transition" of the accreditation, airports are required to reduce emissions as much as possible and to offset carbon emissions that cannot be reduced by other means. In particular, Marconi has been shown to offset CO2 emissions produced directly by the management company, using internationally recognized #offsets. The "Airport Carbon Accreditation" project, in which Marconi participated since 2009, first with the recognition of “Level 1 Mapping” and up to now with “Level 3+ Neutrality”, currently includes almost 300 airports in Europe and a total of 589 in the world, with 7 levels of decarbonisation increasing from 1 to 5, the maximum which only 15 airports have currently reached. In the Level 4+ group, which Bologna Airport now belongs to, there are only 48 airports worldwide, mainly in Europe, including: Athens, Brussels, Budapest, Lyon, Milan Malpensa, Milan Linate, London Heathrow and Rome Fiumicino. “This important acknowledgment - commented the CEO of AdB Nazareno Ventola - is an important step of our decarbonisation process and confirms that we are working in the right direction in terms of sustainability and respect for the environment. But we don't want to stop there, so we will continue to work with the aim of becoming Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2030". In 2024, Bologna Airport built two photovoltaic systems with a power of approximately 400 kW, purchased electricity from 100% renewable sources and 100% offset the emissions produced by the combustion of natural gas and the fuels consumed, through financial support for international gas reduction or absorption projects greenhouse effect. For the next few years, Marconi is working on the construction of important #environmental #compensation #works including a wooded area north of the track and further energy efficiency of the existing lighting and air conditioning systems. #BLQINNOVABILITY #sustainability #bologna #airport

Europe - EV Charging Development Swedavia AB has partnered with Virta Ltd to enhance EV charging at ten Swedish airports, including Stockholm Arlanda and Gothenburg Landvetter. The partnership will manage 800 charging points with transparent billing and improved energy management. This initiative meets the rising demand for EV infrastructure and supports Swedavia's sustainability goals. Martin Lundgren from Virta noted the importance of efficient charging solutions for travelers in a seamless network spanning over 60 countries. #icws #evcharging #airport #sweden #europe #evinfrastructure https://lnkd.in/eRnsKrXq

'To overcome the supply and demand issues for ensuring the aviation industry successfully decarbonises, it is thus necessary to take a holistic approach and to collaborate effectively with cross-industry parties. To do so, an accurate assessment of upcoming energy demands is required to prompt sufficient investment in ensuring a sufficient supply. Otherwise, airports may be presented with a plethora of solutions and technologies that they are simply unable to power.' writes Tiana May. #Airports #Infrastructure #SustainableAviation

Airports of Tomorrow Pioneering Sustainability to Tackle Carbon Emissions Airports around the world are increasingly adopting innovative strategies to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainability, aiming to transform the aviation industry into a greener sector. A significant focus has… #Airports #CarbonEmissions >>> Support Our News Site by reading full article in the link below...

TAV Technologies explores the importance of energy-efficient lighting for airports, the benefits of modern lighting technologies and more. https://ow.ly/6NFc50SYn9i #Airport #Transport #TAV #AirportLighting #Sustainability

✈️ Who’s flying for Christmas? Did you know that airports are undergoing a revolution to eliminate their carbon emissions by 2050? 🌍 While planes take off into the sky, the journey toward carbon neutrality starts on the ground. Beyond the debate over the availability and cost of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (#SAF) or the design of new aircraft, let’s take a closer look at the sources of airports’ carbon emissions 🧐: 👉 45% of an airport’s CO2 emissions come from transportation to and from the airport, the buildings themselves, and Ground Support Equipment (#GSE). 👉 Meanwhile, 55% of CO2 emissions are produced during the take-off and landing phases of aircrafts. At Equans, we’re proud to support airports in achieving their decarbonization goals by offering innovative solutions How? ✅ By replacing kerosene-powered APUs with alternatives like 400Hz power supplies and Pre-Conditioned Air Units to reduce fuel consumption. ✅ By creating seamless connections to public transport and enabling green mobility infrastructure (think EV and hydrogen stations). ✅ By supporting carbon-neutral buildings through smart energy management, renewable energy or innovative solutions like #geothermal energy systems. For instance, Schiphol Airport has adopted #ATES geothermal technology to reduce its energy footprint, cutting CO2 emissions by up to 90% and significantly reducing natural gas consumption. 🔥 With over 60 years of expertise in airport infrastructures, Equans has already delivered services in 150 airports worldwide including Schiphol, Brussels, and Montréal, leading the way toward the future : 🌟 Safe & reliable. Smart. Sustainable. That’s our vision for the airports of tomorrow. Who's ready to embark on the journey to accelerate decarbonization? https://lnkd.in/ek-Ufw7r

✈ As global air travel recovers post covid, then grows, plus electrification becomes a key part of decarbonization efforts, the demand on power grids is intensifying. A recent study from Enterprise Mobility, Xcel Energy and Jacobs into power infrastructure for airports raises awareness of the significant utility power infrastructure investments and timing needed to support electrification in airport ecosystems. From this research, #OurJacobs Global Market Solutions Director for Aviation, Cheryl McNall, shares her 3️⃣ lessons for European airports. Cheryl explains “One of the most important lessons is finding the right partners with track record insights that understand the airport ecosystem to empower effective stakeholder engagement and collaboration. Those partnerships will help unlock the next three steps.” Read the article to learn Cheryl’s three lessons ➡ https://lnkd.in/gvZZxGgT My additional thoughts :- 1. "There is no transition without transmission" 2. More than 30% of electricity demand at the "airport" is outside the actual airport - the wider ecosystem around the airport is critical and shares the grid utility. 3. Micro grids/Campus energy systems are important BUT they only really buy you time - you will need to upgrade the grid. 4. Significant grid upgrades can take 10yrs....... so start NOW with a "low-regrets"/"least regrets" strategy. 5. This is bigger than the airport and their own #masterplan. 6. Airports have a significant #GDP input into the economy - making this a #treasury, #energy & #transport JOINT issue (needing a joint response). 7. This is not an EV/Rental car issue - they are simply the #canaryinthecoalmine for this issue. 8. Irrespective of how future flight is powered, electricity demand at airports grows NOW. #Aviation #PowerInfrastructure #utility #energytransiton #futureofflight #airports #decabonisation #EV #charging #ourjacobs #aci #aaae Alan Waugh

Hoping to rent an electric vehicle from the airport to take your family to see the Grand Canyon or to Acadia this summer? My colleagues from the NREL-led Athena ZEV project are developing tools to help airports electrify their operations and predict energy demand. Athena ZEV is testing things out at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport in order to apply the models to all U.S. airports. Learn more about how Athena ZEV is powering the airport energy transition:

Hoping to rent an electric vehicle from the airport to take your family to see the Grand Canyon or to Acadia this summer? My colleagues from the NREL-led Athena ZEV project are developing tools to help airports electrify their operations and predict energy demand. Athena ZEV is testing things out at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport in order to apply the models to all U.S. airports. Learn more about how Athena ZEV is powering the airport energy transition:

Electric Ground Support Equipment (eGSE) is emerging as a critical technology in the push towards greener airports. Transitioning from diesel-powered to electric GSE offers a substantial decrease in greenhouse gas emissions, supporting airports in their efforts to meet stringent global sustainability targets. This shift not only enhances environmental stewardship but also improves operational efficiency and lowers ongoing maintenance costs. The adoption of electric GSE aligns with broader environmental strategies, such as improving air quality and reducing noise pollution, which significantly impacts airport operations and local communities. As airports around the world commit to becoming more sustainable, this integration proves essential for achieving these ambitious goals. With continuous advancements in technology and infrastructure, including advanced charging solutions like Quantum Outdoor chargers, electric GSE is setting new benchmarks for efficiency and sustainability in the aviation sector. https://lnkd.in/gkBKHZ84