Market study on climate-friendly ground power supply for aircraft in Germany

German airports must comply with the requirements of the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) by January 2030, which mandates fossil-free ground power supply for stationary aircraft. The market study commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) and NOW GmbH provides an overview of the technical aspects, market availability, cost structures, and transition challenges associated with zero-emission ground power systems, as well as the current status of the transition at German airports. In addition, other climate-friendly ground power systems are examined with regard to their technical maturity and ongoing developments.

Our services:

• Identification and categorization of relevant systems and manufacturers
• Interviews with manufacturers and airport operators
• Cost and performance analysis of climate-friendly ground power systems
• Development of a detailed technology overview of ground power supply systems and ground support equipment, including technical specifications, reference airports, and manufacturer information
• Overview of the current status of the transition, relevant funding programs, and planned pilot projects in the field of fuel cells
• Recommendations for the procurement of climate-friendly ground support equipment
• Presentation of the results in the form of a final report, presentations, and workshops