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While the 12MW would be from on-site energy generation, BIAL plans to source another 8MW of solar energy from off-site.“Currently, solar energy is harnessed from both roof-top and ground-mounted panels. BENGALURU: The Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) has set itself an ambitious target of running Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) completely on solar power by 2020.Currently, power demand at KIA is 11MW per day and airport authorities estimate it to increase to about 20MW after completion of the second terminal. The airport now generates 3.44MW from solar energy daily and the proposed capacity enhancement project will add another 8.35 MW in two phases, taking the total to about 12MW. We also plan to increase our consumption through on-site and off-site solar power purchase agreements,” said S Lakshminarayanan, vice president (engineering & maintenance), BIAL.He said BIAL plans to install a solar power plant with a total capacity of 12MW, of which work has begun on installation of a 3.35MW capacity plant. Our aim is to make the airport 100% renewable-energy powered by 2020..