Viridi deployed 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 operational costs and diesel emissions, while replacing traditional backup generators.
The RPSLink BESS installed to replace a diesel generator at 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 frequent testing, fuel treatments and ongoing maintenance, despite infrequent use.
Viridi’s solution provides a safer, more cost-effective and more sustainable alternative. The newly installed 150-kWh RPSLink BESS delivers 32 to 90 hours of dependable backup power depending on pump demand, providing continuous operation through outages without the fuel consumption, emissions or maintenance of diesel generators.
“By replacing the outdated diesel generator with a Viridi battery energy storage system, we eliminate fuel dependency, expect reductions in maintenance costs and achieve near-instant backup power, and dovetails neatly with Erie County’s ongoing climate and energy goals,” said Angela M. Horton, P.E., senior sanitary engineer for Erie County Division of Sewerage Management. “This transition not only cuts our emissions, but we expect improvements in reliability and resilience for these critical wastewater pumping operations. While the Viridi system was only recently installed, we are very optimistic about its future impacts.”
The Viridi BESS is supported by real-time monitoring designed to reduce truck rolls, detect system issues and increase reliability for wastewater operations. Erie County’s deployment will serve as a model for future installations in a region with nearly 100 similar pump stations.
“This project shows what’s 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 community health, yet they’ve been powered by the same diesel-based systems for decades. Our fail-safe BESS offers municipalities a cleaner, more reliable and more economical path forward — one that protects both residents and the environment.”
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