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Fraport AG has sealed an EU grant deal for its GREENVOLT project at Frankfurt Airport, focused on expanding apron ground power and electric charging infrastructure. The EU will provide €2.55 million of the total €8.5 million investment, with all construction works scheduled to finish by late 2027.
The project includes upgraded ground power for nine remote aircraft stands to cut jet fuel use by letting aircraft turn off auxiliary power units, alongside 322 new EV charging points for on-site apron operators. A battery energy storage system will also be built to store solar power from a runway photovoltaic installation for flexible on-site energy use.
Fraport’s sustainability executive stated the initiative drives low-emission infrastructure upgrades and helps meet climate goals for aviation. Funded via the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility, GREENVOLT reduces carbon, pollutant and noise emissions, and paves the way for full electrification of airport ground fleets, benchmarking eco-friendly airport operations.
