One of the nation's largest battery energy storage sites is coming to Staten Island. Here's why residents are concerned. - CBS New York One of the nation's largest battery energy storage sites is coming to Staten Island. Here's why residents are concerned.
A large lithium battery energy storage system operated by Key Capture Energy that can power 15,000 homes for two hours during outages or high demand is shown in Blasdell, N.Y., Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)
CBS News New York Investigates' Mahsa Saeidi looked into the potential risks the sites could pose, and the state's response to previous incidents. The state approved a plan to convert the land into one of the nation's largest battery energy storage systems. Gov.
Battery energy storage systems that suck up cheap power during periods of low demand, then discharge it at a profit during periods of high demand, are considered critical with the rise of intermittent energy sources such as wind and solar.
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