Supported by scientific expertise from Germany''s Fraunhofer Institute, this installation represents Italy''s largest—and one of Europe''s most extensive—second-life battery energy storage systems (BESS) at
The PIONEER project involves the design, construction, start-up and operation of a system made up of second-life batteries from the automotive sector for the storage of excess power produced by a 30MW solar
An innovative energy storage system is helping Rome Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) harness renewable energy more effectively, capturing power for use even when the sun isn''t
As part of the PIONEER project, a commercial use case for 2nd-life batteries in combination with a 30 MWp PV system to power the »Leonardo da Vinci« international airport in Rome Fiumicino will be
The PIONEER BESS utilizes a total of 762 repurposed battery packs from used electric vehicles, forming a 10 MWh storage system integrated with the photovoltaic plants at Rome
Europe''s largest airport solar-battery integration, boosting energy resilience and circular economy leadership. Rome''s Fiumicino International Airport has launched Pioneer, Europe''s largest
Rome''s Fiumicino Airport, which sees over 50 million passengers each year, is giving new life to used electric car batteries. Through the PIONEER project, they are combining solar energy with a battery
Italy, June 3, 2025: Enel and Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) have officially launched the Pioneer project, a groundbreaking energy storage initiative designed to accelerate decarbonisation efforts at Rome''s
Italy''s largest second-life battery energy storage system was officially launched at Rome-Fiumicino airport yesterday. State-owned gas and electric company Enel''s 2.5 MW/10 MWh Pioneer...
The inauguration of the largest energy storage facility using second-life batteries in Italy marks a turning point in the decarbonization of the Fiumicino airport hub.
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