Rapid spread of battery storage facilities in New York triggers safety concerns.
In the heart of New York City, a debate has been brewing over the potential installation of battery energy storage systems (BESS sites). The issue has been sparked by concerns over fire safety, following a series of incidents at such facilities across the United States.
The most recent incident occurred in northern California, where a massive fire at a BESS site owned by Texas-based Vistra Corp forced the evacuation of over 1,200 people. This event has heightened worries, especially in light of a similar fire that occurred at the world's largest BESS in rural Monterey County, California, in January.
Claudia Greco, a resident of Marine Park, Brooklyn, is one of those concerned. She is fighting against a BESS site planned to be built just 27 feet from the back of her house. Her main concern lies with the dangers of lithium-ion battery sites, as she believes they could catch fire.
The BESS sites are being considered as a means to address energy storage needs in New York City. They are viewed as a smart, green way to store electricity for use when the power grid is strained. However, the New York City Council is addressing the issue of battery farms proliferating across the five boroughs, with some communities pushing back against the planned BESS sites due to fire safety concerns.
It's not just residents who are objecting. The issue has risen due to objections from neighbors who consider energy-storage facilities a fire threat. The local energy providers and city officials view the BESS sites as tightly regulated, but the specific companies with more than 50 lithium-ion battery energy storage projects underway in New York City are not explicitly named in the available search results.
One company, NineDot Energy, has more than 50 BESS projects in the works locally, with most of them planned for New York City. As the debate continues, it's clear that fire safety concerns will be a key factor in the decision-making process regarding the installation of these energy-storage facilities.
As the city moves forward in addressing its energy storage needs, it's crucial to ensure the safety of its residents and communities. The BESS sites, while offering potential benefits, must be carefully considered and regulated to mitigate any potential risks.
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