New strategy for the aeronautical sector
The aeronautics sector releases 150 Mt each year, it is responsible for 3% of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. But that's not all, nitrogen oxides are also released, which promotes the concentration of greenhouse gases such as ozone and methane under the ozone layer.
There are a lot of technological innovations in this sector and the challenges are mainly oriented towards the storage capacity of hydrogen in aircraft. Hydrogen stored in liquid form is studied for this type of application.
E-Kerosene
E-Kerosene, produced from hydrogen and CO2 captured from emitting industries, has a promising future in aviation and is expected to represent 40% of the sector's energy demand in 2070.
High power applications
Many land vehicles are used within airports, on the tarmac or around airport areas.
In addition, the GPUs (Ground Power Unit) which provide electrical power to aircraft on the ground, in accordance with the recommendations of aircraft manufacturers and up-to-date standards, must also reduce their carbon footprint.
Machines on the tarmac
There are also various types of equipment such as security vehicles, pushbacks which are used to position planes before takeoff, catering services which deliver food on board, loaders which are used to unload baggage, and transport trucks. kerosene refueling, towing tractors and many others.
On-site refueling
In addition, airport activity requires shuttles, buses and taxis to operate in the surrounding area at all hours.
Beyond hydrogen systems on board applications, a site who wants to welcome hydrogen mobility must be able to meet production, storage and distribution needs directly on site.
Therefore, it is necessary to consider the installation of a hydrogen production station by electrolysis, and an on-site distribution station.