CHINA INCREASING USE OF GROUND POWER UNITS TO BOOST AIRPORT EFFICIENCY
April 21st, 2015
GROUND power units (GPUs) are an increasing source of energy savings for Chinese airports as the country’s aviation sector works towards some exacting environmental targets. The Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC), has pledged to cut 2005 levels of energy consumption and emissions by 22% from the country’s aviation sector by 2020. To meet the target, the CAAC and the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) have devised an annual budget of Chinese Yuan Renminbi CNY1 billion (USD161 million) to install emission reduction and energy saving ...
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