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Kannur airport project includes 4 MWp solar plant and ₹32.95 crore cargo complex

Source: The Hindu · 24 Sep 2026, 15:52 UTC
Kannur airport project includes 4 MWp solar plant and ₹32.95 crore cargo complex
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A 4 MWp solar plant and an integrated cargo complex are due to be inaugurated at Kannur airport. The solar facility will combine ground-mounted and carport capacity, while the ₹32.95-crore cargo complex will cover 5,695 square metres and handle 57,000 tonnes annually.

A 4 MWp solar plant and an integrated cargo complex are scheduled for inauguration at Kannur airport, according to The Hindu. The solar plant will comprise ground-mounted and carport capacities. The supplied material does not state how the capacity will be divided between the two formats or provide details about the plant’s expected power output over time.

The cargo complex has a reported cost of ₹32.95 crore and a floor area of 5,695 square metres. Its annual handling capacity is listed as 57,000 tonnes. The available source does not specify the inauguration date, the facilities’ operational arrangements or the types of cargo expected to be handled.

It also does not provide information about the project’s construction status, employment or financing beyond the stated cost. The two projects will be inaugurated together at Kannur airport, combining an airport solar facility with expanded cargo infrastructure. Further details about their operators and opening schedule were not included in the supplied report.

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