ROME: Nissan has contributed to a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) for Aeroporti di Roma’s (ADR) Fiumicino Airport – Italy’s largest international transport hub.
The Japanese automaker supplied 84 second-life Nissan LEAF EV (electric vehicle) batteries – totalling 2.1 MWh of energy storage – to system integrator Loccioni, which is responsible for adapting them for Enel’s Energy Storage System. Enel is an Italian clean energy company.
In total, the BESS holds a capacity of 10MWh of electricity.
The reused Gen 3 30kWh and Gen 4 40kWh LEAF batteries, sourced from high-mileage vehicles and warranty returns, have been carefully requalified to meet strict safety and performance standards.
Battery Energy Storage System at Rome Fiumicino Airport including 84 end of life Nissan LEAF batteries. Part of the airport's Pioneer project to generate 31 GWh of renewable energy per year
Nissan predicts the second-life batteries will remain operational for more than 6-7 years at the airport, even when used daily.
Nissan energy director for the company’s Africa, Middle East, India, Europe and Oceania region Soufiane El Khomri said, “This project not only demonstrates the long-term viability of repurposed EV batteries in demanding environments, but underscores Nissan’s commitment to sustainable end-of-life battery management.
“Our team is involved in the technical integration of second-life batteries into the ESS, the simulation of battery lifespan, and providing warranties for their performance in the new system. Just as importantly, once the batteries reach the end of their useful life on this project, we take full responsibility for their recycling.”
