Fully Funded Backup Generation

VIO Flex GRID uses HVO, which stands for Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil. In simple terms, HVO is a cleaner alternative to traditional diesel. It is made from renewable and waste-based materials such as used cooking oils and fats. It can be used in generator systems while helping to reduce the carbon impact compared with standard diesel. This means your site can strengthen its backup power capability while using a more sustainable fuel option.

HVO is considered more sustainable because it is produced from renewable sources rather than crude oil. It can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, produces cleaner combustion, and supports lower-carbon backup generation. For businesses, this means you can improve site resilience and support business continuity while reducing the environmental impact of backup power.

SCR stands for Selective Catalytic Reduction. It is an emissions control technology used to reduce nitrogen oxides, also known as NOx, from generator exhaust gases. In simple terms, SCR treats the exhaust before it leaves the system. A small amount of reagent, commonly AdBlue or urea solution, is injected into the exhaust stream. This reacts with NOx in the presence of a catalyst and converts it into nitrogen and water vapour, which are naturally occurring and far less harmful. For customers, this means the generator can support site resilience and business continuity while helping to reduce harmful emissions.

With VIO Flex GRID, you can generate revenue for approximately 10 to 11 years. This gives your business a long-term opportunity to earn income while strengthening your backup power strategy. Instead of treating resilience as a pure cost, VIO Flex GRID helps turn standby generation into a commercial asset that supports both your operations and the wider electricity system. At the end of the term, the client will own the genset, giving the business a long-term resilience asset beyond the revenue period.

Yes. If you invest in your own backup generator, you can still take part in VIO Flex GRID. Once the generator meets the required standards and is suitable for the service, you can be paid for making it available when the grid needs support. This means your CapEx investment can deliver more than backup power alone. It can support business continuity, improve site resilience, and create a long-term revenue stream for your business which can help fund or indeed completely cover your initial CapEx spend.

In certain cases, where VIOTAS installs a fully funded generator, an annual ground rent may be payable for the duration of the agreement. Eligibility depends on the site’s characteristics, location, and operational dynamics, so each project is assessed individually.

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