New York Battery Energy Storage System Guidebook for
As intermittent renewable power sources, such as wind and solar, provide a larger portion of New York''s electricity, energy storage systems will be used to smooth and time-shift renewable
They are also used to provide power when renewable energy sources cannot — at night or when winds are low. There are a variety of BESS solutions available, from lithium-ion battery stacks to cutting-edge sodium-ion cells to more traditional lead-acid systems.
These regulations do not necessarily apply to BESS specifically but to all types of energy storage systems. Other general codes and regulations for power equipment safety also apply to BESS, like codes from the International Code Counsel (ICC) and National Electric Safety Code (NESC).
The State has been working to expedite approvals of installations of these systems in densely populated areas, especially in New York City and its suburbs. BESS is designed to bolster grid reliability by providing steady power flow despite fluctuations from renewable energy and other sources.
Utilities will continue to add BESS to the grid to supplement renewable energy sources and to provide backup power for emergency situations. As more systems are installed, more standards and best practices will emerge to help streamline the process.
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