The Power of Cooperation: Dutch-German Battery Innovation Ready for Takeoff

From the TECH.LAND network, several partners are currently exploring the possibilities of sustainable, short-distance flights.
Under the leadership of the Fraunhofer Research Institute FFB, a new research project is currently being carried out regarding opportunities in the enabling field of short, electric-powered distance flights between the partner cities of Enschede and Münster. The project, called Momo-C, requires almost 4 million euros of investment, funded by various parties. This project is financially supported by several partners, including the Interreg program, the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate and Energy NRW, and the Dutch provinces of Gelderland and Overijssel, as well as the European Union through the Regional Development Fund.
In addition, the Universities of Twente and Münster, the Fraunhofer Research Institute FFB, battery developer Albert Seine GmbH, Twente and Münster/Osnabrück airports, aviation pioneer NRG2fly, and the Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK) Nord Westfalen are involved in this project.
The project focuses on a mobile charging system where an electric charger can be driven to the aircraft instead of a fixed charging station to which an aircraft must be connected. This is a crucial requirement for small and medium-sized airports to service future electric flights. The project covers the entire process from design to the test phase. For this, a dedicated test environment will be developed between the two airports.
This project once again highlights the importance of German-Dutch cooperation and the sustainable, future-oriented projects that can result from cross-border collaboration. Electric batteries play an essential role in the transition to a sustainable energy system. This global challenge is driven by the Paris Climate Agreement (2015). Legislation and regulations such as the EU Green Deal, the German Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetz, and the Dutch Klimaatakkoord make initiatives like this more relevant than ever.

Article in Dutch: HERE

Article in German: HERE