LONDON – The Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam has been awarded The Eco Award at the prestigious T3 Awards 2018. Combining the equivalent of 148 Nissan LEAF batteries, 4,200 solar panels and Eaton power conversion units, the energy storage system not only enables a more sustainable energy system, it also creates a circular economy for electric vehicle batteries.
Switched on in June 2018, the unique arena project was the result of collaboration between Nissan, Eaton, BAM, The Mobility House and the Johan Cruijff ArenA, supported by the Amsterdam Climate and Energy Fund (AKEF) and Interreg.
The arena now boasts Europe's largest energy storage system using second-life and new electric vehicle batteries in a commercial building. The system provides a more reliable and efficient energy supply and usage for the stadium, its visitors, neighbors and the Dutch energy grid. The system's capacity also means that the energy produced by the 4,200 solar panels on the roof of the ArenA can be stored and used optimally.
"We are absolutely delighted that an exciting project under our Nissan Intelligent Mobility vision has been officially recognized by the judges at T3," said Francisco Carranza, managing director, Nissan Energy. "The Johan Cruijff ArenA demonstrates that re-purposing the batteries of Nissan electric vehicles can contribute to making our whole energy system more efficient and sustainable. Nissan is putting its electric ecosystem at the heart of a sustainable future, transforming the way we drive and also transforming the way we live."
Read the complete release here.
Related:
Europe's largest energy storage system now live at the Johan Cruijff Arena
Contact
David Jackson
Communications Director
david.jackson@nissan.co.uk
Phone: 01923 899933
Mobile: 07966 878665
Kayleigh Edwards
Section Manager - Consumer Communications
Kayleigh.Edwards@ntc-europe.co.uk
Phone: +441234755860
For more information about Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.'s products, services and our commitment to sustainable mobility, visit Nissan-Global.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn, and view our latest videos on YouTube.
Get more information about Nissan in Europe here.