In an effort to achieve a greener aviation industry, the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and Airports Council International (ACI) have signed a memorandum of cooperation to increase solar deployment at airports around the world. The collaboration aims to curb airport emissions, improve air quality and promote sustainable practices.

Under the partnership, ISA will use its international expertise to provide support through policy options to accelerate solar development. ACI, on the other hand, will introduce best practices for adoption by airports around the world.

ISA Director General Dr Ajay Mathur expressed his vision for the collaboration. He emphasized that collaboration will involve working with ISA member countries to create strong national and regional policies and frameworks. In addition, the joint efforts of both parties will result in the release of a comprehensive guidance document detailing best practices for airport tanning.

Mr. Luis Felipe de Oliveira, Director General of ACI World, emphasized the importance of the alliance to achieve the aviation industry's goal of net zero carbon by 2050. He emphasized that airports are suitable for solar infrastructure due to their large, flat and accessible surfaces, making them ideal candidates for a sustainable energy transition.

The partnership program includes exchanging information on success stories and outcomes of existing projects, identifying pilot projects for solar installations, and exploring financing opportunities to support airport solar projects. In addition, the cooperation also needs to provide knowledge sharing and capacity building in the field of solar energy for airports in different regions.

Both parties remain open to other mutually agreed activities, ensuring flexibility and adaptation to emerging opportunities and challenges. Through this integrated approach, ISA and ACI are working to advance the widespread adoption of solar energy and promote sustainable development and environmental stewardship in the aviation industry.

This breakthrough collaboration represents an important step in the global effort to make airports more sustainable and reduce their carbon footprint. By embracing solar energy, airports can take the lead in transforming aviation into a greener and more responsible industry.