The National and International Airport Administration Company (EAAI) was awarded the Cleaner Production Excellence Award in the Renewable Energy – Public Sector Companies category, achieving a score of 99.3 for its Photovoltaic System (PVS) Project in the parking lot of the Augusto C. Sandino International Airport, which was built by ENATREL.

The Cleaner Production Award is an initiative promoted by the Government of Reconciliation and National Unity (GRUN) through the National Cleaner Production Commission, composed of MIFIC, MEM, MARENA, INTUR, Creative Economy, and SETEC. Its objective is to recognize the efforts of large and small companies, both public and private, that implement actions to reduce environmental impact, promote efficient resource use, and foster sustainable innovation.

The photovoltaic plant project installed in the parking lot of the Augusto C. Sandino International Airport began construction in June 2024 and became operational on June 6, 2025. This project involves the installation of a solar photovoltaic plant at the airport, designed to supply 70% of peak hour demand (1.3 MWh) with a useful life of 30 years. Its scope includes::

• Installed capacity: 965 kWp (2,097 panels of 450 Wp each)
• Inverters: 8 units (880 kW total)
• Encapsulated dry-type three-phase transformer: 1,250 kVA, 13.8 kV / 415 V
• Construction of a 150-meter distribution line to connect the PV plant to the national distribution grid.
• Medium-voltage metering system: includes CTs, VTs, and meter cabinet.
• Location of the control and metering room.
• Online monitoring system.
• Installation of two high-power electric vehicle chargers.

With the construction of the photovoltaic plant, an annual savings of 22% on the electricity bill is being achieved, along with a reduction of 600,000 tons of CO₂ and the preservation of 50,000 CO₂-absorbing trees. This contributes to the generation of a clean and renewable energy source, consistent with the policy of transforming the energy generation matrix and implementing distributed generation promoted by our revolutionary government.

EAAI committed to the preservation and conservation of our environment, will continue to implement measures for savings and efficient resource use, strengthening the country’s international image as one committed to sustainability.

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