Kaleigh Harrison
The Solarbank Corporation has announced a collaboration with the Energy Storage Innovator Viridi to develop a solar and battery energy storage project on a disused landfill in Buffalo, New York. This initiative aims to transform non -utilized land into a functional asset of clean energy, which contributes to urban sustainability and the resistance of the networks.
Project scope and security innovations
The development will contain a 3.06 MW-DC-so-solar array with a 1.2 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) using the advanced safety focus technology of Viridi that contains:
- Integrated fire suppression systems for reducing fire risks.
- Anti-propagation technology that isolates individual battery cells to prevent a thermal outlier.
- A failure -proof design that is suitable for urban environments and makes the system for grid support and applications for virtual power plant values.
These security measures make the energy storage system particularly suitable for use in populated areas to ensure compliance with strict safety regulations.
Community effects and economic viability
The project is structured as a community solar initiative, so that the residents can participate without installing panels on their real estate. A subscription model gives the participants credits for their electricity bills, which makes clean energy more accessible and at the same time the local energy supply is improved.
From an economic point of view, the success of the project will depend:
- Regulatory permits and approval.
- Securing funding for the completion of the project.
- Community Solar subscription agreements.
Industry competence and development time bar
Solarbank and Viridi bring extensive industry experiences into the project. The Solarbank has developed over 100 MW of projects for renewable energies and maintains a development pipeline of more than 1 GW. In the meantime, Viridi specializes in default-proof lithium-ion battery technology, whereby systems are designed for safe use in occupied rooms.
The Solarbank has already received a location rental contract and submitted applications for connection. As soon as the necessary permits and funds are available, the construction will begin, which promotes the clean energy infrastructure of Buffalo and the potential for the conversion of landfill locations into productive assets.