Ethiopia Bole Airport Terminal Expansion Project Power Solution – Guaranteeing 24/7 Uninterrupted Power Supply for the Aviation Hub

As an important aviation gateway in Ethiopia, the Bole Airport Terminal Expansion Project places extremely high demands on the power supply system's reliability, power quality, and intelligent management. We provide an integrated solution of Dual-circuit power supply + Intelligent backup power + Comprehensive power quality management, ensuring absolute power safety for the terminal building, air traffic control systems, and key facilities.

1. Core Project Challenges & Solutions

Challenge ① Frequent grid fluctuations affect precision equipment operation
✅ Solution:

Dual-circuit 10kV power supply incoming lines (main/standby automatic transfer), core areas use 2N architecture for power distribution.

Comprehensive Power Quality Management: Equips with Active Power Filters + Dynamic Voltage Restorers, protecting check-in, baggage handling, and ATC equipment from voltage sags and harmonic interference.

Challenge ② Terminal requires 24-hour uninterrupted power supply
✅ Solution:

Three-level Backup Power System:

High-capacity Diesel Generator Sets (auto-start within 15 seconds).

UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply (provides ≥4 hours runtime for IT systems, security screening equipment).

Centralized Emergency Lighting Power Supply (mandatory illumination for 90 minutes).

Challenge ③ Humid, hot, dusty environment accelerates equipment aging
✅ Solution:

Anti-corrosion & Moisture-proof Design: Switchgear IP54 protection level, cabinet bodies use anti-mold coating.

Active Temperature Control System: Distribution rooms equipped with forced ventilation + dehumidification devices, ensuring stable equipment operation at 35°C / 85% humidity.

Challenge ④ Extremely high O&M response requirements
✅ Solution:

Intelligent O&M Platform: Real-time monitoring of leakage current/temperature in various areas, fault location within seconds.

Localized Training: Provides technical documentation in English/Amharic, trains local electrician teams.

2. Core Equipment Configuration Plan

3. Technical Highlights

✔ Aviation-grade Reliability:

Key circuit breakers use four-pole switch design, preventing neutral line faults from causing total power outage.

Cables selected are Flame Retardant Class A (FLAME A), certified by ICAO fire safety standards.

✔ Localized Adaptation:

Equipment complies with IEC 61439 & Ethiopian EEU standards.

Animal Protection Design: Cable tray sealing + cabinet rodent barriers, adapted to the East African environment.

✔ Intelligent Management:

Digital Twin System: 3D visualization of power flow, automatic load exceedance warning.

Multi-language Interface: Supports English/Amharic switching, convenient for local O&M.

4. Our Advantages

✔ African Aviation Project Experience: Accumulated power solutions for airports in 5 African countries.
✔ Rapid Response Mechanism: Spare parts warehouse in Addis Ababa, 4-hour on-site response in emergencies.
✔ Full Lifecycle Service: Provides one-stop turnkey project services from detailed design to O&M training.