Solar Energy Hub at Nuremberg Airport
Nuremberg Airport, located in the Free State, is taking significant strides towards sustainable energy production and climate protection. The airport's Mega Solar Power Plant, already generating clean energy, is set to become even more efficient with the addition of energy storage technologies.
The solar power plant, which covers an area of approximately 1.04 hectares and consists of over 30,000 solar modules, is currently located at the northern airport fence. This 1.7-kilometer long and 60-meter wide array has a total capacity of approximately 10 megawatts, enabling the airport to be self-sufficient from external power supplies on sunny days.
Currently, the solar power plant annually reduces CO2 emissions by approximately 2,500 tons. With the addition of energy storage, this figure is projected to increase by an additional 3,000 tons, saving a total of 5,000 tons of CO2 annually.
Each solar module at the plant has a capacity of 330 watts, generating more energy than the airport can store and use. Future plans include adding storage technologies for energy buffering, even at night, to maximise the usage of the onsite solar energy. This will further support the airport's goal of reducing carbon emissions and reliance on fossil fuels.
The energy produced by the solar power plant is fed directly into the airport's grid, with the majority being consumed by the airport's operations. Nuremberg Airport aims to set an example for sustainable energy production and climate protection in the Free State, demonstrating that even large-scale operations can make a significant impact on reducing carbon emissions.
The addition of storage technologies is expected to allow the airport to store excess energy produced during the day for use at night, enhancing energy self-sufficiency and climate protection efforts even further. These efforts form part of Nuremberg Airport's broader commitment to climate protection and energy sustainability.
- The solar power plant, located at the northern airport fence, is a significant part of Nuremberg Airport's commitment to environmental-science and climate-change mitigation.
- With the addition of energy storage technologies, the airport's Mega Solar Power Plant could potentially contribute 3,000 more tons of CO2 emission reductions annually, bringing the total savings to 5,000 tons.
- The energy generated by the solar power plant not only supports the airport's operations but also serves as an example for other industries, demonstrating finance-wise and environmentally beneficial energy production and climate protection.
- The plans to integrate energy-storage solutions for energy buffering will not only optimize the usage of onsite solar energy during nighttime but also promote the airport's goal of becoming more energy-independent and decreasing its reliance on fossil fuels, further advancing science and technology in this area.
