Viridi deployed a battery power storage system (BESS) at a wastewater pumping station in Erie County Sewer District No. 2 in Hamburg, New York. The undertaking strengthens public infrastructure whereas decreasing operational prices and diesel emissions, whereas changing conventional backup turbines.
The RPSLink BESS put in to interchange a diesel generator at Erie County Sewer District No. 2 in Hamburg New York. Viridi
Wastewater pumping stations are crucial to public well being, however sometimes depend on diesel turbines that require frequent testing, gas remedies and ongoing upkeep, regardless of rare use.
Viridi’s resolution supplies a safer, less expensive and extra sustainable different. The newly put in 150-kWh RPSLink BESS delivers 32 to 90 hours of reliable backup energy relying on pump demand, offering steady operation by means of outages with out the gas consumption, emissions or upkeep of diesel turbines.
“By changing the outdated diesel generator with a Viridi battery power storage system, we remove gas dependency, anticipate reductions in upkeep prices and obtain near-instant backup energy, and dovetails neatly with Erie County’s ongoing local weather and power objectives,” mentioned Angela M. Horton, P.E., senior sanitary engineer for Erie County Division of Sewerage Administration. “This transition not solely cuts our emissions, however we anticipate enhancements in reliability and resilience for these crucial wastewater pumping operations. Whereas the Viridi system was solely lately put in, we’re very optimistic about its future impacts.”
The Viridi BESS is supported by real-time monitoring designed to cut back truck rolls, detect system points and enhance reliability for wastewater operations. Erie County’s deployment will function a mannequin for future installations in a area with almost 100 related pump stations.
“This undertaking reveals what’s attainable when public infrastructure embraces safer, smarter, and extra sustainable power applied sciences,” mentioned Jon M. Williams, CEO of Viridi.“Wastewater pumping stations are important to group well being, but they’ve been powered by the identical diesel-based programs for many years. Our fail-safe BESS presents municipalities a cleaner, extra dependable and extra economical path ahead — one which protects each residents and the atmosphere.”
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