Airport energy storage battery

Can batteries be used in airports?

Energy storage in batteries is part of the solution. Even though obtaining approval to operate a battery system in an airport's critical infrastructure is a challenge, a large battery will soon be operational at Copenhagen Airport – one of the first batteries in a European airport.

What is battery energy storage system (BESS)?

Overview of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is an electrochemical type of energy storage system (ESS) that uses a group of rechargeable batteries to store electrical energy. Electrical energy is stored as chemical energy during charge and vice versa during discharge.

How can energy storage help airports achieve net-zero operation?

In airports of the future, it becomes crucial to be able to store power from solar and wind energy to reduce emissions and achieve the goal of net-zero operation. Energy storage in batteries is part of the solution.

Does Copenhagen Airport have a battery for storing green power?

As one of the first airports in Europe, Copenhagen Airport has had a battery installed for storing green power. It is a milestone achieved as partners in the EU project ALIGHT have succeeded in managing the risks associated with installing a battery in an airport's critical infrastructure.

Where will the battery system be located in maglebylille?

The battery system will be located in Maglebylille, south of the terminals, near the airport's workshops and garage facilities. Here, there are both connected solar panels and charging stations that can be involved in various system tests without affecting the daily operation of the airport.

Why do we need energy storage at Copenhagen Airport?

It is an important step towards more sustainable operations at the airport. Now we need to start testing different scenarios and find the best solution for energy storage at the airport, which we can then further develop on a larger scale in the airport," says Maria Skotte, vice president of Sustainability, Copenhagen Airport.