New electric equipment for parked planes at Schiphol

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is about to take significant strides towards emission-free ground handling and improving air quality by adopting electric ground power solutions.

The airport will replace fuel generators with 30 electric Ground Power Units (e-GPUs) and introduce electric Pre-Conditioned Air (PCA) systems that provide fresh air to parked aircraft.

These initiatives aim to reduce CO₂ emissions, enhance air quality, and align with Schiphol’s goal of achieving emission-free ground operations by 2030. With 40% of ground handling equipment already electric, the new e-GPUs and electric PCAs mark substantial progress.

 The e-GPUs function as power banks for aircraft, supporting onboard systems while engines are off.

The airport’s collaboration with ITW GSE and Nissan has successfully tested and deployed these solutions, furthering Schiphol’s commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

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