Johan Cruijf ArenA

For this unique project, Energy Storage NL participant Eaton together with Nissan, BAM, The Mobility House and the Johan Cruijff ArenA, supported by the Amsterdam Climate and Energy Fund (AKEF) and Interreg.

The 3-megawatt storage system provides a more reliable and efficient energy supply and use for the stadium, visitors, local residents and for the Dutch energy grid. By combining Eaton power conversion units and batteries from 148 Nissan LEAFs, the energy storage system not only enables a more sustainable energy system, it also creates a circular economy for electric vehicle batteries.

"Thanks to this energy storage system, the stadium will be able to use its own renewable energy more intelligently and, as Amsterdam Energy ArenA BV, it will be able to use the available storage capacity of the batteries commercially," said Henk van Raan, Director of Innovation at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. "The ArenA is assured of a significant amount of power even during a power outage. As a result, the stadium will contribute to a stable Dutch energy grid. The Johan Cruijff ArenA is one of the most sustainable stadiums in the world and is leading the way in introducing smart innovations such as this unique energy storage system."

"The energy storage system of the Johan Cruijff ArenA reflects the expertise of Eaton in energy management solutions," said Frank Campbell, President, Corporate and Electrical EMEA at Eaton. "We designed the energy storage system specifically to meet the needs of the Johan Cruijff ArenA. This included designing the power electronics, integrating battery modules from electric vehicles and fitting the innovative solution into the stadium's existing infrastructure. I am extremely proud of the result and happy to see that the Johan Cruijff ArenA is now more energy efficient and manages its energy in a sustainable, safe and reliable way."

Flexible storage capacity

The energy storage system plays an important role in balancing energy supply and demand at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. The storage system has a total capacity of 3 megawatts, enough to power several thousand households. This capacity means that the energy produced by the 4,200 solar panels on the roof of the ArenA can also be stored and put to optimal use. The energy storage system will provide backup power, reduce the use of diesel generators and relieve the energy grid by smoothing out peaks during concerts.

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