This report explores the potential for integrating PV systems and BESS at Pantelleria Airport. Developing a hybrid PV-BESS plant at Pantelleria Airport represents a pivotal step toward achieving energy independence and sustainability on the island. Pantelleria can significantly reduce its reliance on imported fuels, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and stabilize energy costs.
Given its large, underutilised surfaces, the airport presents a strategic opportunity for a PV plant. Regulatory and technical constraints were analysed, such as the 150-meter obstacle-free zone near the runway, potential interference with communication systems, glare risks, and bird strike considerations. These constraints delineated the zones suitable for PV installation, enabling a detailed assessment of the feasible surface area for solar deployment. The analysis concluded that zones 1, 2, and 3 on the airport property could accommodate up to 11 MW of PV capacity, representing a significant increase over the existing installations.
Battery sizing was performed, optimising storage power and energy capacity based on economic and technical constraints. The analysis revealed that larger PV systems require correspondingly larger BESS capacities, reducing curtailment and maximizing energy utilisation.