World’s first 100% solar-powered airport is located in _____. Coc
| World’s first 100% solar-powered airport is located in _____.
A. Bengaluru, Karnataka
B. Mumbai, Maharashtra
C. Chennai, Tamil Nadu
D. Cochin, Kerala
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Right Answer is: D
SOLUTION
Cochin International airport in Kerala runs entirely on solar power. Hence, option D is correct. It is the fourth-largest airport in India in terms of passenger traffic.
Cochin International Airport became the world’s first fully solar powered airport on 18 August 2015.
Advantage of turning solar powered- Carbon dioxide emission is one of the major factors responsible for global warming, and the combustion of fossil fuels is the major source of these dangerous emissions. The solar panels are expected to last for about 25 years, which will help in decreasing global warming.