Currently looking for alternatives for the recycling of its Nissan Leaf batteries, the Japanese automotive giant may be supplying several European stadiums with its storage solution, in partnership with Eaton.
Recently, we learned that the Nissan Leaf's batteries should enjoy a much longer life than the vehicle itself. Francisco Carranza, General Manager of Nissan Energy, explained that these batteries could last 10 to 12 years longer than the vehicle, estimated longevity of 22 years!
The Johan Cruyff Arena in style
With no less than 400 000 Leaf sold in Europe, Nissan is now very much interested in recycling options that would give a second life to its batteries.
Eaton, an American company specializing in electrical systems, has already supplied, in partnership with Nissan, its storage solution for the legendary Ajax stadium in Amsterdam, the Johan Cruyff Arena (now Amsterdam ArenA since 2018). With this successful experience, the two companies are now in discussion with several European stadiums to offer a similar storage solution.
Craig McDonnell, vice president of Eaton, said: " The community of football stadiums is interested. Among the most important, we are talking about five to six stadiums in Europe.
Already an official partner of the UEFA Champions League, Nissan will interfere a little more in the world of football, perhaps by equipping its system of food and storage Parc des Princes, Anfield, or estiado Santiago Bernabéu?
Other solutions considered?
At the latest news, Eaton would also be in talks with other automakers to find a second life at the Nissan Leaf's batteries. Craig McDonell nevertheless pointed out that Tesla would not be part of his customers, for the simple reason that he considers Elon Musk's company a competitor in this market.
Finally, if Nissan also plans to expand its storage solution to smart grids, as well as support the development of renewable energy, the Japanese giant will have to rely on competition from BMW. The German manufacturer supplies the used batteries of its i3 to store energy produced in wind farms.
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