Can larger batteries safely power residential buildings? A project in New York aims to show how
A battery system that stores excess energy when it’s plentiful will power an apartment building in Buffalo, New York, when the grid is strained and electricity is costly. The manufacturer and state officials hope it will show that larger batteries can safely operate where people live and work. Buffalo-based battery storage manufacturer Viridi and developer […]
A novel battery system designed to store surplus energy is set to power an apartment complex in Buffalo, New York, during periods when the power grid is under stress and electricity rates are high. The battery, manufactured by Viridi and developed by Good Carbon Co., aims to demonstrate the feasibility of larger batteries operating within residential environments.
Located in Peace Bridge Place, the system utilizes lithium-ion technology and boasts a capacity of 3.75 megawatt-hours. Viridi claims this capacity is sufficient to sustain the building's operations for several days. As one of the largest residential-scale battery systems in the United States, it represents a significant step forward in energy storage technology.
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