Stellantis backs the PIONEER initiative, utilizing Second Life Batteries supplied by SUSTAINera's Circular Economy sector.
In a significant step towards sustainable energy solutions, automotive giant Stellantis has announced its involvement in the PIONEER project, a large-scale energy storage system using second-life batteries at Rome Fiumicino airport.
The PIONEER project, a collaboration between Enel, ADR, and the German research institute Fraunhofer, is one of the largest in Europe in terms of energy storage using second-life batteries. The project stores renewable energy and aims to reduce 16,000 tons of CO2 over ten years.
Stellantis is contributing to the project with 78 "Second Life" batteries from the eCMP electric platform dedicated to B-segment cars. These batteries, provided by Stellantis' SUSTAINera Circular Economy division, have a storage energy of 50kWh each, totaling 3.9MWh.
The focus of the electric stationary storage demonstrators, designed, built, and tested by Stellantis, is on residential, commercial, and industrial use. The batteries are inserted into Enel's advanced BESS storage system with a capacity of 10 MWh.
Stellantis' Second Life battery activities are part of a broader plan that includes circular economy activities on the management of electric vehicle batteries. The plan also includes remanufacturing and repair to extend their life, as well as the exploration of reusing EV batteries for stationary storage applications.
The collaboration with NHOA Free2move e-solutions is a part of Stellantis' business development efforts, and the company is also collaborating with its joint venture with NHOA Free2move e-solutions for the development of electric stationary storage demonstrators.
The PIONEER project is one of the most important for Stellantis in the last two years, included in the Second Life activity plan. Stellantis is investing in Second Life battery activities, which have shown a growth trend over the last 3 years.
The information about Stellantis' Second Life battery activities was sourced from the latest Batteries News shaping the battery market. The PIONEER project's storage system is combined with the 31 GWh ADR Solar Farm photovoltaic system.
The partnership with ADR, working together with Enel, is another key aspect of the project. The collaboration with NHOA Free2move e-solutions is a testament to Stellantis' commitment to sustainable and innovative business practices.
In conclusion, the PIONEER project represents a significant step forward in the use of second-life batteries for energy storage and contributes to Stellantis' goal of reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable energy solutions.
