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India opens world’s first fully solar-powered airport

August 21st, 2015
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Solar panels installed at India's Cochin International airport
Solar panels installed at India's Cochin International airport • Photograph: Cochin International Airport Limited

India’s Cochin International airport has become the first in the world to be completely powered using solar energy, after yesterday opening a giant new solar array designed to meet its entire power demand.

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