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The decarbonization of aviation operations is developing fast and to reduce emissions, airports are rapidly replacing diesel-powered equipment with electrical ground support equipment.
Electric ground support equipment, or eGSE, refers to all electric units used in airports to service parked aircraft.
A sub-category of eGSE is GPU (Ground Power Units) and here we distinguish between:
eGSE is an important part of the decarbonization of the aviation industry, which helps the industry transition to alternative equipment such as battery-driven eGSE and ground power units.
The ITW GSE 1400 is a 28 VDC solid-state Ground Power Unit. It is a small, light and easy maneuverable solid-state GPU that does not take up much space neither in its mobile nor in its fixed version. Further, it is robust and rock-solid.
The very handy 2400 Power Coil combines a 400 Hz, 90 kVA power supply and a cable coil in a single enclosure. This solution works well with all bridge sizes and all aircraft types.
The ITW GSE 2400 - 270 VDC, 400 Hz GPU meets and exceeds the stringent requirements of the world's most advanced aircraft systems including F-35 & F-22.
The ITW GSE 2400 Compact GPU is the market’s best choice for point-of-use 400 Hz solid-state ground power units (GPU). It is small and simple, reliable and robust. Available ratings: 30-45-60-90-120-140-180 kVA
If you want a tidy apron, hangar or flight line, including protection of the valuable 400 Hz aircraft cable, the ITW GSE 2400 Cable Retriever is the optimal solution. The retriever comes standard supplied with 79 feet (24 m) of symmetrical cable in one piece.
The battery-powered ITW GSE 7400 eGPU is ideal for gates and hangars with no fixed 400 Hz installations. This battery powered ground power unit is a game changer in the ongoing quest for lowering the environmental impact of airports.
This battery-powered Ground Power Unit is equally ideal for hangars and remote use. Contrary to other 28 VDC battery GPUs on the market, the 7400 eGPU has a very high battery capacity that allows for days of use before it needs to be recharged.
An eGPU (battery-powered ground power unit) lacks moving parts, which are notoriously vulnerable to wear and tear, keeping maintenance costs virtually non-existent.
Another advantage of the eGPUs is that there is no direct CO2 or NOx emissions into the working environment, meaning a cleaner and safer working environment for the operators and for the climate.
And last but not least, battery-driven eGPUs are almost silent, reducing the noise levels at the gate, in the hangar or wherever you deploy your eGPU to the great benefit of both ground handlers, passengers, and airport neighbors.
A survey from March’24 carried out by Aviation Pros, revealed that almost 80% see eGSE as moderately or extremely viable for ground handling’s future, and approx. 65% of the surveyed indicated to adopt eGSE in the next five years.
The main drivers for eGSE adoption are listed to be; sustainability initiatives and industry regulations/mandates. Next to the main drivers are the following incentivizing eGSE adoption; new technology, safety features and total cost of ownership.
The overall challenge of eGSE adoption is the lack of infrastrucure to charge the electrical ground support equipment used at the gate and on the aron.
As more and more eGSE is finding its way onto the apron, we support the increasing needs for charging infrastructure with new charging solutions like the DC Charger or the Power Share which lets you charge your eGPU or other AC units with excess power from your 2400/2400 Power Coil or 3500 PCA without having to upgrade existing gate infrastructure.
If you want to know how to imporve your already installed power at the gate, our Area Sales Managers are alway ready to help you.
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