An Italian company manages a regional airport engaged in sustainable development that has already invested towards the creation of an infrastructure that will prepare the entry into commercial service of hydrogen-powered and electric aircraft.

Together with University they have created an energetic “digital twin” of the airport in order to analyse the drivers that influence the energy demand and select the best solutions for the future scenarios: the plan is to become a Smart Energy Hub. The master planning of future airports will be designed from the modelling of the green energy and the technological solutions required to power infrastructure, transport systems, GSEs (ground support equipments) and provide the energy required by aircrafts.
The airport is engaged in the creation of a sustainable infrastructure including a photovoltaic system connected to a hydrogen production facility that will be able to optimize the energy consumption cycle by leveling demand and production peaks.

Problem to be solved:
The installation of large-scale ground-based photovoltaic plants is envisaged in the airport’s development plan. The electromagnetic compatibility of these installations with the radar systems in place is a common issue that has to be faced.
It would be crucial to find an innovative solution that allows prior assessment of electromagnetic interference caused by photovoltaic panels and/or to experiment with panels and support structures that do not cause interference. The partnership could take place as a R and D cooperation agreement or a commercial agreement with technical assistance.

Partner sought:
a SME, company or research centre having developed a solution to limit the electromagnetic interference caused by photovoltaic panels and/or to experiment with panels and support structures that do not cause interference.

Advantages and innovation
The solution sought will allow prior assessment of electromagnetic interference caused by photovoltaic panels, thus facilitating the transition to a more sustainable infrastructure
Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
Expertise in research and innovation in the domain of electromagnetic interference in energy generation