EU funds worth €2.35 million allocated for the development of eco-friendly transportation at Dublin Airport
Dublin Airport is set to significantly reduce its carbon emissions and accelerate the transition to sustainable, electrified transport, thanks to a €4.7 million grant from the European Union. The funding, secured through the Connecting Europe Facility (AFIF) 2024-2025 call, will support the installation of extensive electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the airport campus.
The Dublin Airport Campus Electrification (DACE) project, as the initiative is named, aims to electrify airport vehicles and ground equipment, facilitating a shift towards more sustainable energy use in airport operations. This move is expected to contribute to the airport's climate neutrality goals by 2050.
Kenny Jacobs, daa's CEO, expressed his delight at the news, stating that the funding is great news for the business and passengers. He further added that this funding allows daa to take another significant step forward in sustainability.
The DACE project will install EV charging infrastructure for a variety of vehicles, including landside shuttle buses, electric vehicle charging stations for light vehicles, airside shuttle buses, and charging infrastructure for ground service equipment.
The operator of Dublin and Cork airports received €2.35 million in funding from the European Commission under the CEF Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF) programme. This funding is co-supported by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA).
Richard Ferrer, Head of Alternative Fuels sector at CINEA, noted that the DACE project is a concrete contribution to the energy transition in transport to reach climate neutrality in 2050. He further stated that this support from the European Union is a win for the environment, for innovation, and for Ireland's contribution to a more sustainable transport future.
The key objectives and impacts of the DACE project include the deployment of EV charging infrastructure to enable electrification of airport vehicles and ground equipment. It also aims to facilitate a shift towards more sustainable energy use in airport operations, enhancing overall sustainability and innovation in airport transport operations.
This initiative aligns with broader environmental sustainability commitments by daa, which also explores complementary initiatives such as onsite solar power to supply the airport’s electricity by 2030 and innovative carbon capture technologies.
In summary, the DACE project is a major step for Dublin Airport to reduce its carbon footprint and accelerate the transition to sustainable, electrified transport on campus, enabled by significant EU financial support and coordinated environmental efforts.
- The Dublin Airport Campus Electrification (DACE) project, a significant EU-funded initiative, aims to electrify science in airport operations by installing EV charging infrastructure for science such as landside shuttle buses, light vehicles, airside shuttle buses, and ground service equipment, contributing to the airport's vision of climate neutrality by 2050.
- This transition towards sustainable energy use in the industry doesn't merely focus on transportation; it includes the home-and-garden sector as well, with daa exploring complementary initiatives like onsite solar power to supply the airport’s electricity by 2030 and innovative carbon capture technologies.
- The funding, secured through the CEF Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF) 2024-2025 call, is a significant investment in sustainable-living, as it allows for the installation of extensive electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the airport campus, thereby reducing carbon emissions.
- The automotive sector will witness a transformation with the DACE project, as it facilitates a shift towards more sustainable energy use in airport operations, impacting not only the airport but also the general lifestyle of passengers and employees by promoting the use of cleaner vehicles.
- Richard Ferrer, Head of Alternative Fuels sector at the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), commends the DACE project, saying it is a concrete contribution to the energy transition in transport to reach climate neutrality in 2050, benefiting the environment, fostering innovation, and supporting Ireland's commitment to a more sustainable transport future.
