Battery Storage System Replaces Wastewater Facility Diesel Generator - CleanTechnica

The article discusses a New York municipal project where a Viridi Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) replaced a diesel generator at a wastewater lift station, highlighting significant cost savings and environmental benefits. The installed cost of the lithium-ion Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) battery system was $130,000, but federal incentives under the Clean Energy Investment Tax Credit (IRC Section 48E) reduced the effective capital cost by 40%, bringing the net cost to $78,000. Additional state incentives through New York’s NYSERDA program could further lower upfront costs, potentially to zero in qualifying areas. The battery system incorporates Viridi’s Fail-Safe Anti-Propagation™ technology to prevent thermal runaway and fire risks. The Viridi battery packs are rated for 4,000 full charge-discharge cycles before degrading to 80% of original capacity, with an expected operational life exceeding 20 years in this application due to infrequent cycling. Financially, the BESS reduces recurring operating