Viridi has implemented a battery energy storage system (BESS) at a wastewater pumping station in Erie County Sewer District No. 2 in Hamburg, New York. The project strengthens public infrastructure while reducing operating costs and diesel emissions, while replacing traditional backup generators.
The RPSLink BESS was installed to replace a diesel generator in Erie County Sewer District No. 2 in Hamburg, New York. Viridi
Wastewater pumping stations are critical to public health, but typically rely on diesel generators that require regular testing, fuel treatments and ongoing maintenance, despite being infrequently used.
Viridi’s solution offers a safer, more cost-effective and sustainable alternative. The newly installed 150 kWh RPSLink BESS provides 32 to 90 hours of reliable backup power, depending on pump demand, and ensures continuous operation during outages, without the fuel consumption, emissions or maintenance of diesel generators.
“By replacing the aging diesel generator with a Viridi battery-powered energy storage system, we eliminate fuel dependency, expect to see a reduction in maintenance costs, and achieve near-instant backup power, all while aligning nicely with Erie County’s ongoing climate and energy goals,” said Angela M. Horton, PE, senior sanitary engineer for the Erie County Division of Sewerage Management. “This transition will not only reduce our emissions, but we also expect improvements in the reliability and resiliency of these critical wastewater pumping operations. Although the Viridi system has only recently been installed, we are very optimistic about its future impacts.”
The Viridi BESS is supported by real-time monitoring designed to reduce the number of trucks, detect system problems and increase the reliability of wastewater operations. Erie County’s commitment will serve as a model for future installations in a region with nearly 100 similar pump stations.
“This project shows what is possible when public infrastructure embraces safer, smarter and more sustainable energy technologies,” said Jon M. Williams, CEO of Viridi. “Wastewater pumping stations are essential to public health, but have been powered by the same diesel-based systems for decades. Our flawless BESS offers municipalities a cleaner, more reliable and more economical path forward – one that protects both residents and the environment.”
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