Jinko ESS has announced the delivery of a customized nominal capacity 123.8MWh utility energy storage system for Athens International Airport (AIA) and the initiation of commissioning and site acceptance testing. The project, deploying 36 containerized units, each with 3.44MWh of nominal capacity, has seen all equipment arrive on-site, with commissioning marking the critical final phase of construction for one of the world’s largest PV-ESS self-consumption projects at an airport facility.
The milestone achievement follows a strategic partnership agreement signed between Jinko ESS and leading Greek EPC kIEFER TEK in June 2024. Upon completion, AIA will leverage the Jinko ESS Utility G1 system to achieve storage of clean energy produced on site for year-round self-consumption, minimizing, if not zeroing, dependence on the traditional grid. The system will serve as core infrastructure supporting the airport’s goal of reaching carbon net zero by 2025, as per the ‘ROUTE 2025’ corporate initiative setting a benchmark for green transformation of global transportation hubs.
Jinko ESS GM for Europe Roberto Murgioni commented: “The full arrival of the system is the result of seamless collaboration between Jinko and the kIEFER TEK team. We are progressing commissioning hour by hour to ensure the system is operational before the Christmas peak travel season, transforming this gateway to an ancient city into a pioneer of the Net zero-carbon era.”