Johan Cruijff ArenA
100% green event at the Johan Cruijff ArenA
Thanks to the realization of a second super battery in the Johan Cruijff ArenA, the 4,200 solar panels on our roof, and the Groendus energy marketplace, there is now the possibility to guarantee that the power supply in the ArenA is 100% green. The first 100% green event has already taken place. The Eredivisie match between Ajax and SC Heerenveen on August 11, 2024 was the first, and now, we have recently added the international match Netherlands - Germany to the list.
How it works
The energy from the 4,200 solar panels on the ArenA roof is stored in two super batteries with a total capacity of 8.6 Megawatt hours. This could charge 1.7 million phones or provide around 20,000 households with an hour of power. The ArenA batteries are further supplemented with green energy from a local wind turbine and solar park, purchased via the energy marketplace. Curious? Meindert (Facility Manager Johan Cruijff ArenA) and Kirsten (Strategic Account Director Groendus) will tell you all about it.
Please note: the video below is in Dutch.
