ABB has implemented an advanced power distribution and water management automation solution at Noida International Airport (NIA) in Uttar Pradesh — India’s newest international airport.
Energy-efficient technologies
ABB Electrification’s advanced technologies will enable reliable energy efficient and future ready power distribution which will help critical airport functions operate seamlessly and minimize downtime risks, a release by ABB said.
It starts with ABB’s 33kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) ZX2 which will enable safe and reliable power distribution from the airport’s main receiving substation.
ABB’s low voltage panel and distribution boards will enhance safety and continuity of electrical 415V supply further, minimizing any risk of downtime in critical functions like main & emergency power distribution system, ventilation & smoke exhaust system, lighting & energy management system, vertical & horizontal transportation system, and other application areas.
ABB’s AC500 PLC- and SCADA-based automation technologies will support the airport’s state-of-the-art water and wastewater treatment plants by enabling remote monitoring, early leak detection, consistent quality control and real-time water management. The solutions will help the airport reduce its use of local freshwater resources, recycle water and provide clean drinking water.
Noida International Airport
Noida International Airport (NIA) in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, aims to improve regional connectivity and ease congestion in nearby Delhi from April 2026.
NIA will begin operations from a single runway this April, with international flights scheduled to begin in the following months. Eventually NIA plans to expand to support up to 70 million passengers annually.
Designed to support 12 million annual passenger journeys in its initial phase, the airport needs a reliable, energy efficient and future-proofed power distribution and water management solution to support terminal operations, airfield services, passenger movements, water systems, baggage handling, ventilation and safety infrastructure, the release added.
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