Energy storage stadium

Why is energy storage important in Johan Cruijff Arena?

The energy storage system plays an important role in balancing supply and demand of energy in the Johan Cruijff ArenA. The storage system has a total capacity of 3 megawatt, enough to power several thousand households.

Will Amsterdam Energy Arena BV use its own energy?

“Thanks to this energy storage system, the stadium will be able to use its own sustainable energy more intelligently and, as Amsterdam Energy ArenA BV, it can trade in the batteries’ available storage capacity.” says Henk van Raan, director of innovation at the Johan Cruijff ArenA.

What is the largest European energy storage system?

Today the largest European energy storage system using second-life and new electric vehicle batteries in a commercial building was made live. Amsterdam…

How many solar panels can be stored on the arena?

The storage system has a total capacity of 3 megawatt, enough to power several thousand households. This capacity also means that the energy produced by the 4,200 solar panels on the roof of the ArenA can also be stored and used optimally.

How does the arena Solar System work?

As a result of this capacity, the energy produced by the >4,200 solar panels on the ArenA’s roof can also be stored and used optimally. The energy storage system provides backup power, reduces the use of diesel generators and eases the pressure on the energy grid by smoothing out the peaks that arise during such events as concerts.

Why should stadiums use onsite smart chargers?

When the stadium experiences peaks in its electricity load, each EV would quickly pitch in to provide clean local energy and avoid costly strains on the grid. The onsite smart chargers would ensure that this peak shaving doesn’t prevent all the EVs from being fully charged by the time the match ends or the performer hits their final note.