ESS Technology Takes Off at Schiphol to Decarbonize Air Transportation
ESS Technology, Inc. has completed the commissioning of an Energy Warehouse at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, marking the launch of a project to reduce carbon emissions by electrifying ground operations. The system will replace polluting diesel power units with Electric Ground Power Units, reducing carbon emissions and air pollution. The project supports Amsterdam Airport Schiphol's goal to be a zero-emission airport by 2030 and is part of the TULIPS consortium, funded by the EU to accelerate renewable energy deployment in Europe's aviation sector.
- ESS Technology completed the commissioning of an Energy Warehouse at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, supporting the airport's goal of being zero-emission by 2030.
- The project will reduce carbon emissions by electrifying ground operations, replacing polluting diesel power units with Electric Ground Power Units.
- The initiative is part of the TULIPS consortium, funded by the EU to accelerate renewable energy deployment in Europe's aviation sector.
- The project's success will depend on the effective implementation of the Energy Warehouse and Electric Ground Power Units at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Commissioning of ESS Energy Warehouse will support electrification of ground operations and reduce emissions at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
The ESS system will enable Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to phase out polluting diesel ground power units that currently supply electrical power to aircraft while parked at airport gates. These will be replaced with Electric Ground Power Units (E-GPUs). The electrification of ground operations will reduce carbon emissions and air pollution, providing a model for airports worldwide seeking to reduce the climate impacts of air transportation.
The project at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol will support the Royal Schiphol Group’s ambitious climate targets and is supported by the TULIPS consortium. TULIPS is an EU-funded consortium of airports across
“Schiphol intends to be a zero-emission airport by 2030 across our buildings, assets and equipment,” said Oscar Maan, Royal Schiphol Group manager of innovation. “Cutting edge, clean technology such as ESS’ iron flow battery system enables us to decarbonize ground operations and is a vital step for us to progress towards this sustainable future. As leaders of the TULIPS consortium, we hope this project demonstrates how clean technology can be implemented in the aviation industry throughout Europe.”
Organizations are increasingly turning to LDES solutions, such as ESS’ iron flow technology which powers the Energy Warehouse, 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, such as the E-GPUs, 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.
“Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has set an ambitious goal for decarbonization and has provided great leadership in taking the necessary actions to make it real,” said Eric Dresselhuys, CEO of ESS. “This project provides a blueprint for LDES to safely provide clean, reliable energy in airport operations and reduce fossil fuel dependence. This pioneering project will encourage other European airports to follow the TULIPS lead and deploy technologies to achieve climate targets and accelerate air industry decarbonization.”
About ESS, Inc.
At ESS (NYSE: GWH), our mission is to accelerate global decarbonization by providing safe, sustainable LDES that powers people, communities and businesses with clean, renewable energy anytime and anywhere it’s needed. As more renewable energy is added to the grid, LDES is essential to providing the reliability and resiliency we need when the sun is not shining and the wind is not blowing.
Our technology uses earth-abundant iron, salt and water to deliver environmentally safe solutions capable of providing up to 12 hours of flexible energy capacity for commercial and utility-scale energy storage applications. Established in 2011, ESS Inc. enables project developers, independent power producers, utilities and other large energy users to deploy reliable, sustainable long-duration energy storage solutions. For more information visit www.essinc.com
About TULIPS
TULIPS is a consortium developing innovations that facilitate the transition to low-carbon mobility and enhance sustainability at airports, supported by the EU with
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