Lollapalooza Powers Main Stage with Hybrid Batteries for Second Year

For the second consecutive year, Lollapalooza is powering its main stage with a hybrid battery system, significantly reducing reliance on diesel generators and cutting emissions by 67%. The system, providing 1.5 megawatt hours of storage capacity, supports all stage operations including lighting, audio, and video, while ensuring seamless performance quality for artists like Tyler, The Creator and Olivia Rodrigo. This initiative, led by festival producer C3 Presents in partnership with Live Nation's Green Nation and nonprofit REVERB, saved over 3,000 gallons of biodiesel and prevented 26 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions last year, equivalent to powering five homes for a year. The hybrid battery system stores energy from the electrical grid, allowing batteries to power the stage primarily and generators to recharge only as needed, reducing fuel consumption and emissions substantially. Beyond powering the main stage, Lollapalooza incorporates other sustainability efforts such as recycling programs, composting stations, and reusable water fill stations to further minimize environmental impact. Organizers view the success of this system as a model for future large-scale events aiming to enhance sustainability without compromising the live experience.