SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 4, 2025Interesting Engineering

Recycled Nissan EV batteries get second life powering Italy’s largest airport

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Rome's Leonardo da Vinci Airport has installed a battery energy storage system using 162 recycled EV batteries from Nissan and Stellantis. The system, part of the PIONEER project, stores 6 MWh of energy from 55,000 solar panels, supporting the airport's goal of net-zero emissions by 2030. This innovative approach extends battery life, reduces waste, and is expected to cut CO2 emissions by 16,000 tons over 10 years.

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