Greening the Islands Foundation

BONAIR

BONAIR

Main sector:

Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, Sustainable tourism

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General information

Island (Region, Province, Country):
Bonaire

 

Population:
up to 50.000 inhabitants

 

Budget / cost of the project:
7.000.000 €

 

Project status:
Design phase

 

Link:
Website

 

Project Objectives
Three objectives:

  1. Reduce emissions by generating (&storing) solar energy for self-consumption by the airport.
  2. Electrify ground operations as much as possible.
  3. Prepare for electric flight; install chargers and perform demonstration flight.

Project description of activities and specific interventions
Physical project: The project aims to install 2 MWp of solar in and on the airport, 5 MWh of battery storage capacity and numerous charging points.
Demonstration: The airport aims to demonstrate that it is possible to operate independently from the grid, whilst electrifying ground equipment and making e-flight possible between the islands.

 

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