Regulatory approval has been given for a 100MW / 400MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) facility which will be sited on land formerly occupied by a natural gas and oil-fired power plant which had been described as one of New York’s biggest sources of pollution.How many solar and energy storage projects are there in New York?Governor Kathy Hochul today announced awards for 22 large-scale solar and energy storage projects in New York. These projects will deliver enough clean, affordable energy to power over 620,000 New York homes for at least 20 years.
Will New York State become a major hub for energy storage?Dr. M. Stanley Whittingham, Distinguished Professor at Binghamton University and Nobel Laureate in Chemistry for his development of lithium-ion batteries, said, "The new Energy Storage Roadmap released today will further bolster New York State as a major hub for the energy storage industry.
How many megawatts of energy storage are there in New York?As of November 2022, New York has awarded over $500 million to support approximately 130 megawatts of operating energy storage in the state. There are more than 1,300 megawatts of additional energy storage under contract with the State and moving towards commercial operation.
How will Astoria contribute to New York's energy storage policy?The utility has been handed a state mandate to deploy 300MW / 1,200MWh of energy storage on its networks by 2030 – its contribution to New York’s 3,000MW by 2030 policy target – and the Astoria system, dubbed the East River Energy Storage System, will make a significant contribution towards it.
What are California's large-scale battery projects?Two large-scale, 100MW, 4-hour (400MWh) battery projects have come online this year in California which expressly took over the role of peakers on the grid, Saticoy and Alamito
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May 30, 2024 · Located at the Arthur Kill Power Station in Staten Island, this battery storage project will replace the existing natural gas-powered 20 MW NRG Arthur Kill GT1 peaker plant
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Oct 19, 2022 · ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today confirmed granting the construction and operation of a battery-based energy storage facility
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced awards for 22 large-scale solar and energy storage projects in New York. These projects will deliver enough clean, affordable energy to power over 620,000 New York homes for at least 20 years.
Dr. M. Stanley Whittingham, Distinguished Professor at Binghamton University and Nobel Laureate in Chemistry for his development of lithium-ion batteries, said, "The new Energy Storage Roadmap released today will further bolster New York State as a major hub for the energy storage industry.
As of November 2022, New York has awarded over $500 million to support approximately 130 megawatts of operating energy storage in the state. There are more than 1,300 megawatts of additional energy storage under contract with the State and moving towards commercial operation.
The utility has been handed a state mandate to deploy 300MW / 1,200MWh of energy storage on its networks by 2030 – its contribution to New York’s 3,000MW by 2030 policy target – and the Astoria system, dubbed the East River Energy Storage System, will make a significant contribution towards it.
Two large-scale, 100MW, 4-hour (400MWh) battery projects have come online this year in California which expressly took over the role of peakers on the grid, Saticoy and Alamitos .
The global commercial and industrial solar energy storage battery market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with demand increasing by over 400% in the past three years. Large-scale battery storage solutions now account for approximately 45% of all new commercial solar installations worldwide. North America leads with 42% market share, driven by corporate sustainability goals and federal investment tax credits that reduce total system costs by 30-35%. Europe follows with 35% market share, where standardized industrial storage designs have cut installation timelines by 60% compared to custom solutions. Asia-Pacific represents the fastest-growing region at 50% CAGR, with manufacturing innovations reducing system prices by 20% annually. Emerging markets are adopting commercial storage for peak shaving and energy cost reduction, with typical payback periods of 3-6 years. Modern industrial installations now feature integrated systems with 50kWh to multi-megawatt capacity at costs below $500/kWh for complete energy solutions.
Technological advancements are dramatically improving solar energy storage battery performance while reducing costs for commercial applications. Next-generation battery management systems maintain optimal performance with 50% less energy loss, extending battery lifespan to 20+ years. Standardized plug-and-play designs have reduced installation costs from $1,000/kW to $550/kW since 2022. Smart integration features now allow industrial systems to operate as virtual power plants, increasing business savings by 40% through time-of-use optimization and grid services. Safety innovations including multi-stage protection and thermal management systems have reduced insurance premiums by 30% for commercial storage installations. New modular designs enable capacity expansion through simple battery additions at just $450/kWh for incremental storage. These innovations have improved ROI significantly, with commercial projects typically achieving payback in 4-7 years depending on local electricity rates and incentive programs. Recent pricing trends show standard industrial systems (50-100kWh) starting at $25,000 and premium systems (200-500kWh) from $100,000, with flexible financing options available for businesses.