ESS Inc., a leading manufacturer of long-duration energy storage systems for commercial and utility-scale applications, will deliver its iron flow battery solution to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, the second largest airport in mainland Europe, in Q1 2023.
The Energy Warehouse will be used in a pilot to enable the retirement of polluting diesel generators in the future as part of Schiphol Airport’s ambitious sustainability plan. Schiphol is to be a zero-waste and emission-free airport in 2030.
A pilot will be carried out with the Energy Warehouse to recharge Electric Ground Power Units (E-GPU).
E-GPUs are batteries which will replace the diesel ground power units currently used to supply electrical power to aircraft when parked at the airport.
ESS’ solution was selected for its superior environmental and safety performance – ESS’ safe and nontoxic iron flow batteries pose no fire or explosion risk which makes them safe for use in close proximity to passenger aircraft.
“The decarbonization of air travel is crucial and Schiphol is leading the way,” said Alan Greenshields, ESS director Europe.
“We are proud to partner with a leading airport operator to demonstrate and pilot the key role that long-duration energy storage will play in helping to decarbonize airport operations and reduce ground level emissions, improving air quality for airport and airline employees and passengers.”
“We hope that the partnership with ESS enables Schiphol to advance our electrification and decarbonization strategy,” said Oscar Maan, Royal Schiphol Group manager of innovation.
“If this pilot is successful, this is a double win as it both reduces our carbon footprint and reduces air pollution.
“This pilot will also be part of TULIPS. Royal Schiphol Group is leading the TULIPS consortium, funded by the EU as part of the European Green Deal.
“The consortium aims to speed up the rollout of sustainable technologies in aviation and significantly contribute towards zero emissions and zero waste at the EU’s 300+ airports by 2030 and climate-neutral aviation by 2050.”
