Volume 61

Resilient Microgrid with Electric Aircraft Charging at a Regional Airport in Sweden Daniel Buvarp, Ludvig Syrén, Martin Lindberg, Janaína Gonçalves de Oliveira, Jennifer Leijon

Abstract

The rise of electric aviation presents new challenges for airport infrastructure, particularly regarding the high power demands of electric aircraft charging. This study presents a microgrid design for Norrköping airport in Sweden, featuring a photovoltaic power plant, battery energy storage system, a main grid connection and a 2 MW DC fast charger for electric aircraft. The selection of a photovoltaic system and batteries for energy storage is discussed, motivated by their potential to improve the resilience and sustainability of aviation operations. Simulations were carried out to assess the ability of the microgrid to maintain reliable performance throughout the year, demonstrating that the system can reduce grid dependency and support environmental and operational goals.

Keywords transportation electrification, electric aircraft, microgrid, renewable energy, energy storage, airport