In 2024, TULIPS achieved significant milestones. We strengthened industry connections, leveraged feedback from our first project review, and showcased our progress at 18 major events. Our Hydrogen GPU gained substantial interest, and we organized key events in Torino, advancing our clean energy transition efforts. Our highlights in one picture.
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The five “EU Green Deal” projects for airports – STARGATE, OLGA and TULIPS – and ports – PIONEERS and MAGPIE – joined forces at the Seas to Skies Conference to exchange on results, innovations and challenges ahead. The crosslinks between initiatives underscore the potential for enhanced synergy, laying a promising foundation to scale solutions.
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We had an incredible three days of meetings, sharing results, and learning from each other at Torino Airport and Politecnico di Torino. From 9 to 10 October, this was the venue for the TULIPS General Assembly, the TULIPS Progress Event on Accelerating Airports in the Clean Energy Transition and the 2nd Hydrogen Airports Conference.
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TULIPS partners Dynell and ZEPP Solutions joined forces to showcase the world’s first operational H2-GPU at the GSE Expo 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. An H2-GPU can provide energy for widebody aircraft and has other advantages compared to eGPUs. It can therefore be a viable alternative to fully comply with EU regulations by 2030.
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Charging an electric aircraft without physical supervision raises all kinds of questions. Technology can help to do it safely and efficiently. Rotterdam The Hague Airport and NLR demonstrated their smart solution for unattended charging during a special Demo Day op 17 September
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We are pleased to announce that TLD, a leading Ground Support Equipment supplier, is joining the TULIPS Consortium. In collaboration with Ballard, TLD works on developing a hydrogen-powered tow tractor. This project aims to reduce emissions on airside.
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Schiphol is conducting tests with the first ever hydrogen GPU at the airport. The H2-GPU is a hydrogen-powered Ground Power Unit (GPU) that supplies stationary aircraft at the gate with electricity, which is used for lighting and power in the cockpit. Schiphol is the first airport in the world to have a working H2-GPU and to use it in its operations.
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Safely charge an electric aircraft without physical supervision? It’s possible according to TULIPS. During our special Demo Day at Rotterdam The Hague Airport we will share the first results of our solution. So make a note of September 17 in your calendar!
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On June 25, we hosted a diverse group of sister airports and partners at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The occasion was a demonstration and explanation of two groundbreaking innovations that TULIPS has been developing since the programme’s inception: the Iron Flow Battery and the Hydrogen ground power unit (H2-GPU). The Iron Flow Battery is already operational, while the H2-GPU is scheduled for upcoming tests.
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In a world exclusive, Schiphol is taking a major step toward energy storage and the further electrification of ground equipment with the arrival of an Iron Flow Battery at the airport. The large battery, recently installed on the A/B apron, offers a reliable power supply for the charging of electrical equipment and thus relieves pressure on the grid. The test with the innovative battery is part of the TULIPS programme.
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