The former Arthur Kill Power Station in New York City is undergoing a remarkable transformation into the city's largest battery storage facility. With a capacity of 60 megawatt-hours, this installation will have the ability to power over 10,000 households during peak electricity. . New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Aug. 25 announced that New York's first state-owned utility-scale battery energy storage project is now operating in Franklin County, N. The 20-megawatt facility was installed and is operated by the New York Power Authority. Kyle Murray, NYPA Construction Engineer, walks the Northern New York battery storage project, with construction completed. The Willis substation is adjacent to the facility. . New York City's largest battery storage facility will replace a natural gas peaker plant unit retiring in 2025. Utility-scale battery energy storage developer Elevate Renewables and ArcLight Capital Partners will install a 15 MW/60 MWh distribution-level battery storage facility at the Arthur Kill. . New York City has taken a significant step towards a more sustainable future by repurposing a retired power station into a cutting-edge battery storage facility. The 20-MW facility installed and operated by the New York Power Authority connects into the state's electric. . Energy storage is a smart and reliable technology that helps modernize New York's electric grid, helping to make the grid more flexible, efficient, and resilient. With thousands of energy storage sites already in place across the State, this exciting technology is playing an important role in. .
