Alternative Technologies for Climate- and Environmentally-Friendly Supply of Aircraft with Ground Power at Airports (Ground Power Directive)
Grant funding for airports in Germany for the implementation of alternative ground-based power supply systems for aircraft. Applications can be submitted continuously until the program funds are exhausted.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Promotion of alternative technologies for climate- and environmentally friendly supply of aircraft with ground power at airports, in order to reduce emissions and make operations more sustainable.
Eligible expenses
- Procurement and installation of ground power supply systems
- Planning and approval costs
- Structural infrastructure measures
Non-eligible expenses
- Ongoing operating costs
- Research and development expenses outside the installation
Eligible to apply
- Companies
- Public Institutions
Funding requirements
- Operation of a civilian airport in Germany
- Use of alternative ground-based power supply technologies
- Compliance with the technical requirements of the BAV
Documents required for application
- Project description
- Cost and financing plan
- Proof of airport operations
- Technical concept documents
Evaluation criteria
- Technical feasibility
- Environmental effectiveness
- Economic efficiency
Description
The Ground Power Directive of the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) supports the nationwide deployment of alternative ground-based power supply technologies at civil airports. Funding is provided for the acquisition and installation of ground power supply systems as well as associated planning and approval costs and structural infrastructure measures. The goal is to reduce CO₂ emissions and sustainably modernize airport operations. Eligible applicants are companies and public institutions that operate a civil airport and meet the technical requirements of the Federal Agency for Administrative Services (BAV). Continuous submission of funding applications is possible until the budget funds are exhausted.
For the application, a project description, a cost and financing plan, proof of airport operation, and technical concept documents are required. The funding decision is based on the technical feasibility, environmental effectiveness, and economic efficiency of the planned project. Operating costs as well as research and development expenses outside the installation are not eligible for funding. The grant competition aims to motivate operators of ground-based power supply systems to invest in low-emission technologies and to make air traffic climate-friendly. Processing and approval are carried out by the BAV as the responsible processing authority.
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