Schneider Electric sees rising energy demand driving airport electrification

• Schneider Electric’s airport industry analysis recommends phased electrification to limit operational disruption and reduce financial risk.
• Air travel demand could double by 2050, increasing pressure to modernize aging infrastructure while meeting tighter decarbonization targets.
• Digital energy management can improve existing infrastructure performance before major replacements, supporting lower consumption and greater reliability.
• Electric aircraft operations require coordinated charging infrastructure and energy management, adding to airports’ modernization needs.

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