SUSTAINera, the circular economy division of Stellantis, has supplied second-life batteries to Enel and Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) for the PIONEER project at Rome Fiumicino
Italy, J: Enel and Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) have officially launched the Pioneer project, a groundbreaking energy storage initiative designed to accelerate decarbonisation
The project, partially financed by European funds, represents a significant step forward in the field of sustainability, integrating batteries from three distinct automotive
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
The project, partially financed by European funds, represents a significant step forward in the field of sustainability, integrating batteries
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
The Pioneer project (airPort sustaInability secONd lifE battEry stoRage), carried out by Enel and ADR (Aeroporti di Roma) with the scientific contribution of the German research
The stationary battery energy storage system (BESS) with automotive batteries has been developed with German research institute Fraunhofer Italia-IEC, Enel X, and system
In partnership with German research institute Fraunhofer, ADR (Aeroporti di Roma) and Enel have launched the Pioneer project (airPort sustaInability secONd lifE battEry
This landmark project demonstrates the significant potential of repurposing EV batteries to deliver clean and flexible energy beyond their initial use in vehicles. Nissan Energy
Europe''s largest airport solar-battery integration, boosting energy resilience and circular economy leadership. Rome''s Fiumicino International Airport has launched Pioneer,
The European photovoltaic container market is experiencing significant growth in Central and Eastern Europe, with demand increasing by over 350% in the past four years. Containerized solar solutions now account for approximately 45% of all temporary and mobile solar installations in the region. Poland leads with 40% market share in the CEE region, driven by construction site power needs, remote industrial operations, and emergency power applications that have reduced energy costs by 55-65% compared to diesel generators. The average system size has increased from 30kW to over 200kW, with folding container designs cutting transportation costs by 70% compared to traditional solutions. Emerging technologies including bifacial modules and integrated energy management have increased energy yields by 20-30%, while modular designs and local manufacturing have created new economic opportunities across the solar container value chain. Typical containerized projects now achieve payback periods of 3-5 years with levelized costs below $0.08/kWh.
Containerized energy storage solutions are revolutionizing power management across Europe's industrial and commercial sectors. Mobile 20ft and 40ft BESS containers now provide flexible, scalable energy storage with deployment times reduced by 75% compared to traditional stationary installations. Advanced lithium-ion technologies (LFP and NMC) have increased energy density by 35% while reducing costs by 30% annually. Intelligent energy management systems now optimize charging/discharging cycles based on real-time electricity pricing, increasing ROI by 45-65%. Safety innovations including advanced thermal management and integrated fire suppression have reduced risk profiles by 85%. These innovations have improved project economics significantly, with commercial and industrial energy storage projects typically achieving payback in 2-4 years through peak shaving, demand charge reduction, and backup power capabilities. Recent pricing trends show standard 20ft containers (200kWh-800kWh) starting at €85,000 and 40ft containers (800kWh-2MWh) from €160,000, with flexible financing including lease-to-own and energy-as-a-service models available.