Recently, the Florianópolis and Vitória airports, operated by Zurich Airport Brazil, have obtained I-REC (International Renewable Energy Certificate) certification. Also, the Florianópolis Airport has won first place in the latest edition of the ANAC Sustainable Airport Award.
Florianópolis and Vitória Airports Adopt Renewable Solutions for Aircraft
As one of the most well-known green certifications in the field of international renewable energy, I-REC originates from the International Renewable Energy Standard Foundation, a nonprofit organization with its headquarters located in the Netherlands. In addition, an important component in promoting the development of green airports in Brazil is the ANAC (Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency) Sustainable Airport Award, a recognition program aimed at supporting the sustainable development initiatives of the airports in Brazil.
Zurich Airport Brazil has been committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and implementing the ESG strategy of the aviation industry. To further promote the sustainable development of airports, Zurich Airport Brazil has decided to stop using auxiliary power unit (APU). Instead, Shenling’s aircraft pre-conditioned air unit (PCA) has been adopted to provide air conditioning for the aircraft cabin and was put into operation in March of this year. After monitoring the operation, the airport is highly impressed with the performance and energy-saving effects of the Shenling’s units. According to Zurich Airport Brazil, this system can reduce CO₂ emissions by approximately 1,300 tons at Florianópolis Airport and about 1,200 tons at Vitória Airport annually.
Shenling, a professional domestic manufacturer of PCA, has been deeply involved in the field for nearly 20 years. It has not only participated in drafting the industry standard of PCA- MH/T 6109—2014 but also has almost 2,000 PCA systems serving more than 50 medium and large-sized airports worldwide. In addition to its rapid cooling, high energy efficiency, and intelligent operation, Shenling’s PCA is also equipped with customized languages for clients from different regions, facilitating the operation and maintenance for them.
Sustainability has become a common goal for global airport development. Shenling is also committed to providing energy-efficient environmental solutions for the civil aviation sectors and helping to create green and low-carbon airports in the future.