Munich Airport is making significant strides toward its “Net Zero 2035” sustainability goal with the launch of two battery-operated “Ground Power Units” (eGPUs). Operated by AeroGround, a fully owned subsidiary of Munich Airport, these eGPUs supply power to aircraft parked away from boarding bridges. By December 2024, the airport plans to have 20 of these units in operation. The “Net Zero” initiative targets a 90% reduction in CO₂ emissions at the airport, with the remaining emissions to be offset through various environmental projects.
The new ground power units help reduce carbon dioxide emissions during aircraft downtime by eliminating the need for kerosene-powered auxiliary power units (APUs). This initiative will prevent the release of approximately 8,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually at Munich Airport. By investing in battery-powered eGPUs, the airport is also reducing its reliance on fossil fuels, alongside its purchase of emission-free electric passenger buses. Currently, ten of these eco-friendly buses are in use, with an additional 27 set to join the fleet by the end of the year. Munich Airport’s shift from conventional to electric technology is a significant step toward achieving its “Net Zero 2035” target.
The procurement of these environmentally friendly power generators was supported by a EUR 5.6 million grant from the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport, part of the funding program for alternative technologies in airport ground power. This funding is distributed between Flughafen München GmbH and AeroGround, under the coordination of NOW GmbH and approval by the Federal Office of Administration.
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