Mitigating an Airport’s Carbon Footprint Through the Use of “Green” Technologies: The Case of Brisbane and Melbourne Airports, Australia

Baxter, Glenn

doi:10.22161/ijeab.66.4

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“…All the documents gathered for the study were all written in English. Each document was carefully read, and key themes were coded and recorded in the case study research framework (Baxter, 2021).…”

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An Assessment of Singapore Airlines Environmentally Sustainable Energy Management

Baxter¹

2021

IJEAB

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This study has examined how Singapore Airlines, a major global airline, manages its energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. The research used an in-depth qualitative longitudinal research design. The study period was from 2010/2011 to 2020/2021. Singapore Airlines four key energy sources are aircraft jet fuel, electricity, diesel, and petrol. The airline's passenger aircraft jet fuel consumption grew in line with its expansion of services and aircraft fleet. The airline's freighter aircraft fleet consumption exhibited a general downward trend. The annual electricity consumption displayed a general downward trend and benefited from the energy saving measures introduced by the airline over the study period. Diesel consumption grew in line with ground service equipment (GSE) energy requirements. The airline's annual petrol consumption fluctuated over the study period reflecting differing fuel requirements. Throughout the study period, Singapore Airlines implemented many energy efficiency measures. These measures include an aircraft weight reduction program, the installation of extensive light emitting diode (LED) lighting, the installation of more energy efficient plant and equipment, the installation of more energy efficient heat exchange system at its Silver Kris Lounge at Changi Airport, the upgrading of lifts with a more efficient model that had a Variable Voltage Variable Frequency (VVVF) motor, the installation of a large scale photovoltaic (PV) system, a computer system that optimizes the maximum zero fuel weight (MZFW) of its aircraft fleet, the use of lightweight catering items, the use of light weight aircraft containers, the use of sustainable aviation fuel, and the use of fixed electrical ground power and preconditioned air units at airports where its aircraft have night layovers or long transits.

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An Assessment of Singapore Airlines Environmentally Sustainable Energy Management

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2021

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“…This customization enables the airport to optimize the use of their selected site (Baxter et al, 2019). Notwithstanding, there are different environmental factors that will be applicable for each site, and these factors will influence the type of photovoltaic (PV) system that is required, and they will also impact its level of performance (Baxter, 2021). Photovoltaic (PV) systems are comprised of the solar resource, photovoltaic cells, panel or module, array, battery, inverter, charge controller, electrical loadthis includes the appliances and other devices that use the energy generated by the PV system, wiring and the surge protectorthis is a device that safeguards against electrical shock from short circuits and damaging power fluctuations.…”

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“…). An instrumental case study is the study of a case, for example, a firm(s) (Baxter, 2021). An instrumental case study provides researchers with insights into a specific issue, and enables researchers to redraw generalizations, or build theory (Stake, 1995(Stake, , 2005.…”

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“…These airports facilitate the movement of passengers, air cargo consignments, and aircraft through the provision of airfield infrastructure (runways, taxiways, and lighting systems) and passenger and air cargo terminal buildings. Airports provide the critical link between the air and surface transport modes (Baxter, 2021). However, a byproduct of air transport services at an airport are aircraft and ground service equipment (GSE) carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (Budd, 2017;Daley, 2010;.…”

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“…This is because the atmospheric pollution from airport operations can be decreased through the consumption of renewable energy (RE)-based electricity generation (Sreenath et al, 2019). Considering this concern as to the adverse impact of their carbon footprint on the environment, many airports around the world have installed photovoltaic solar (PV) systems (Baxter, 2021). One such airport that has installed a photovoltaic (PV) solar system as a key environmental and energy-related measure is Moi International Airport, Kenya's Moi International Airport was the first airport in East Africa to install a photovoltaic (PV) solar system.…”

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Mitigating Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions During the Aircraft Turnaround Process from the Use of Solar Power at the Airport Gate: The Case of Moi International Airport, Kenya

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2022

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One of the most pervasive trends in the global airport industry in recent times has been the adoption of green renewable technologies. Many airports around the world have now installed photovoltaic (PV) solar systems as a key environmental measure. One of the critical areas of energy management at an airport is the provision of power and cooling at the gate, which is used during the aircraft turnaround process. Historically, the aircraft auxiliary power unit (APU) was the primary power source during the aircraft turnaround process. In recent times, airports have transitioned to the use of fixed electrical ground power (FEGP) and preconditioned air to mitigate the emissions from use of aircraft auxiliary power unit (APUs). Based on an instrumental case study research approach, this study has examined how Moi International Airport in Kenya has mitigated the airport’s carbon footprint by using a green, renewable energy system. The study’s qualitative data was examined by document analysis. The case study revealed that Moi International Airport has installed a photovoltaic (PV) solar system with a 500kW capacity that is used to primarily provide solar power at the airport’s apron area. The photovoltaic (PV) solar system has delivered Moi International Airport with an important environmental related benefit as it has enabled the airport to reduce it carbon footprint, as the photovoltaic (PV) solar system has reduced the airport’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by an estimated 1,300 tonnes per annum.

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Revisiting financial expansion and energy efficiency nexus with environment: empirical evidence from RCEP countries

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Mitigating an Airport’s Carbon Footprint Through the Use of “Green” Technologies: The Case of Brisbane and Melbourne Airports, Australia

Cited by 9 publications

References 20 publications

An Assessment of Singapore Airlines Environmentally Sustainable Energy Management

An Assessment of Singapore Airlines Environmentally Sustainable Energy Management

Mitigating Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions During the Aircraft Turnaround Process from the Use of Solar Power at the Airport Gate: The Case of Moi International Airport, Kenya

Revisiting financial expansion and energy efficiency nexus with environment: empirical evidence from RCEP countries

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