The upcoming Noida International Airport at Jewar will anchor its green infrastructure on an 82.94-acre solar park generating 51,966 MWh annually and a 100% electric airside vehicle fleet, backed by extensive EV charging, rainwater harvesting, RNG-based green fuel and advanced waste, water and environment monitoring systems.
The Noida International Airport at Jewar is being positioned as a flagship example of how India’s next generation of airports can marry connectivity with climate-conscious design. Centred around a sprawling 82.94-acre solar park capable of generating 51,966 megawatt-hours a year, the project targets significant on-site renewable energy consumption from day one.
In a decisive push towards clean mobility, every vehicle operating on the airside will be electric, supported by multiple charging stations strategically placed across the campus and EV infrastructure covering one-fifth of the parking area. This approach aims to sharply reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions while normalising EV use for both airport operations and passengers.
Built on a net-zero concept in collaboration with Zurich Airport Group, the airport has already been recognised as India’s first IGBC Green Campus-certified airport, reflecting its integrated sustainability blueprint. The terminal has been designed to minimise energy, water and resource intensity through efficient building systems and climate-responsive architecture.
Key Highlights
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Solar park of 82.94 acres designed to generate 51,966 megawatt-hours of clean power annually, significantly cutting grid dependence and operational emissions.
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All airside vehicles to be fully electric, supported by multiple charging points across the campus and EV charging in 20% of parking areas to promote clean mobility.
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Airport planned and operated on a net-zero concept, already recognised as India’s first IGBC Green Campus-certified airport.
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Terminal architecture optimised for low energy, water and resource consumption, complementing renewable power and efficiency-led design.
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Two rainwater harvesting ponds, an RNG plant for green fuel, and scientific solid waste segregation, recycling and treatment to close the sustainability loop.
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Monthly monitoring of air, water, soil, waste and sewage parameters to track environmental performance and compliance.
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Project developed via PPP between the Uttar Pradesh government and Zurich Airport International AG, aligning green infrastructure with investment and job creation goals.
The green strategy extends beyond energy. Two rainwater harvesting ponds will augment local water security, while a proposed renewable natural gas plant will run vehicles, DG sets and critical systems on green fuel. A comprehensive solid waste management system will ensure segregation, recycling and scientific treatment of municipal and operational waste, supported by a monthly environment monitoring plan covering air, water, soil, waste and sewage indicators.
For Uttar Pradesh, the airport is not only a connectivity and investment catalyst but also a showcase of sustainable infrastructure aligned with the state’s development vision. Executed under a PPP model with Zurich Airport International AG as concessionaire, the Jewar project aims to set a new benchmark for greenfield airports across the country.
Sources: Hindustan Times, Moneycontrol, The Week, PTI, Official Uttar Pradesh Government Statement via media reports.
