– Concerns about battery fires in the energy storage industry in New York
– Developing batteries is currently easier than developing solar or wind energy
– Opportunities for front-of-meter storage in New York State and Southwest US to address capacity shortages
Industry experts in the energy storage sector, such as Aron Branam and Mike DeSocio, emphasize the importance of building trust and addressing concerns related to battery fires within the industry. Despite challenges, Tao Kong notes that developing batteries is currently easier than solar or wind energy. Key considerations for the market include finding interconnection points, building out the state’s transmission network, and promoting economic development in specific areas.
In New York State, opportunities for front-of-meter storage are expected to increase in the coming years. Partnerships with existing connections, including legacy generation, are essential for capitalizing on these opportunities. Transmission infrastructure developments are also reshaping the business case for storage projects in different locations.
In the Southwest US, there is a projected shortage of Resource Adequacy capacity, creating opportunities for energy storage to replace that capacity. Avantus’ Gigio Sakota highlights the role storage can play in addressing this issue. Solar Media is hosting the 6th Energy Storage Summit USA in Austin, Texas, featuring discussions on accelerating the energy storage market across the country. Interested individuals can visit the website for more information.