Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu announced on Monday that 104 airports across India are now operating on 100 per cent renewable energy, marking a significant milestone in the country's efforts to make aviation infrastructure more sustainable. According to reports from Zee News, the minister shared this update on social media platform X, highlighting that this achievement reflects the government's commitment to clean energy and sustainability under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. The minister emphasized that "New India is walking the talk on sustainability, advancing towards the Net Zero by 2070 target set by PM Narendra Modi."
The milestone represents a dramatic transformation from India's aviation sector's energy profile, as reported by Zee News. The minister noted that 104 Indian airports are now powered by 100 per cent renewable energy, up from 0 in 2014. This transition demonstrates the rapid adoption of clean energy technologies across India's airport infrastructure, with the sector steadily increasing its adoption of renewable energy sources over recent years. The achievement aligns with the government's broader sustainability objectives and positions India as a leader in aviation sector decarbonization.
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport achieved a historic milestone in June 2022 by becoming the country's first airport to meet its entire electricity demand through a combination of on-site solar power and hydropower. According to Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), approximately 6 per cent of the airport's electricity is generated from its own solar power plants, while the remaining 94 per cent is sourced through a long-term hydropower purchase agreement. As reported by Zee News, this shift is estimated to reduce indirect carbon emissions by nearly 200,000 tonnes annually.
Cochin International Airport has earned international recognition for its environmental sustainability initiatives, becoming the world's first fully solar-powered airport in 2015 after commissioning its solar power project. According to Zee News, the airport has since expanded its solar generation capacity and continues to lead in environmental sustainability. The latest announcement builds on the Ministry of Civil Aviation's statement in June 2026, which reported that more than 88 airports had already transitioned to 100 per cent green energy, with the government targeting net-zero emissions across all Indian airports by 2030.
