Electrifying Transport
Clear the air with long-duration energy storage
As the transportation sector navigates decarbonization, there’s a critical need for resilient and reliable charging infrastructure which can be enabled by long-duration energy storage. ESS Tech, Inc. (ESS) provides safe and sustainable solutions that enable vehicle charging without costly grid upgrades. Our flexible iron flow technology helps keep operations running, manage energy costs, and support decarbonization goals.
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Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam
One of the busiest airports in Europe, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, is working to clear the air by electrifying airside ground operations and recharging its Electric Ground Power Units with ESS iron flow batteries. The ESS system will enable the airport to phase-out polluting diesel ground power units that currently supply electrical power to aircraft while parked at airport gates. The project is part of Schiphol Airport’s ambitious sustainability plan to be a zero-waste and emission-free airport in 2030. Electrifying ground operations will reduce carbon emissions and air pollution, providing a model for airports worldwide seeking to reduce the climate impacts of air transportation.
Organizations are increasingly turning to LDES solutions, such as ESS’ iron flow technology, that provide increased flexibility and longer design-life than lithium-ion technology. The project will demonstrate how LDES can enable the electrification of ground support equipment while reducing the need to upgrade regional grid infrastructure. ESS’ iron flow technology provides cost-effective LDES ideal for applications that require up to twelve hours of flexible energy capacity. ESS technology was selected due to its inherent fire safety, making it suitable for use in close proximity to passenger aircraft.
Location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Technology
Single 75 kW / 500 kWh Energy Warehouse to power electrified ground operations
Status
Commissioned
