Nobina, Scandinavia’s largest public transport operator, has formed a strategic partnership with Munich-based STABL Energy to repurpose decommissioned batteries from its electric bus fleet for use in stationary storage systems.
With over 1,000 electric buses in its 5,000-strong fleet, Nobina possesses approximately 500 MWh of battery capacity. The collaboration seeks to implement flexible and resource-efficient solutions by installing these retired batteries in storage systems across Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Denmark, where Nobina operates. These systems are intended to support local power grids and facilitate surplus electricity trading on the spot market.
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Petra Hammarin, Director of Business Development at Nobina, stated, “This sustainability initiative not only enhances our operational resilience and reduces energy costs but also minimizes Europe’s dependence on critical minerals and helps stabilize local power grids – a truly circular and sustainable approach.”
Dr. Nam Truong, CEO and Co-Founder of STABL Energy, added, “Together, we can pioneer new standards for e-fleet operators across Europe and drive the energy transition forward.”
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Nobina continues to expand its electric fleet, having ordered 55 Urbino 15 LE electric buses from Polish manufacturer Solaris for the Stockholm region in October 2023, with deliveries scheduled for 2024. An additional 88 electric buses were ordered in June 2024 for deployment in Malmö, Skåne, and Värmland.
