Keeping Power Close To Home

Strengthening grid reliability that respects the rural character of Grand Island.

About the Project

🟠 In Development

The Grand Island V ESS Project is a proposed battery energy storage system in the Town of Grand Island, New York. The 4.896 MW AC system will connect to the local National Grid distribution network and store electricity for delivery when demand is high, helping support local grid reliability.

Key Numbers

4.896
MW AC

Stand-alone LFP battery project

5
Units

Shipping container sized units

4,000
Homes

Supplied with electricity at peak-hour

~10,000
Square feet

Privately held land ensuring a small footprint

4PM - 8PM
Peak Hours

Year-round when demand soars

Local infrastructure for your COMMUNITY

Serving the Town of Grand Island

Electricity demand is increasing, and grid infrastructure must continue to serve homes and businesses reliably. Community-scale battery energy storage projects like Grand Island V ESS connect to the local distribution system.This project will support grid reliability for the Grand Island 64 Substation, which serves key locations including local businesses, Nike Base Park, Grand Island Fire Company, Inc., the town's senior center, and William Kaegebein Elementary School.

The host community is the Town of Grand Island. Information about community benefit agreements and tax arrangements will be added when available.

Here is the local distribution map that is supported by the Grand Island battery energy storage project:

Commitment to Safety

We believe in being a responsible neighbor, ensuring energy development that benefits both the environment and local communities without burdening existing infrastructure.

Read our statement on commitment to safety of BESS projects:

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RIC Energy North America is a renewable energy developer committed to delivering sustainable projects that help communities meet their growing energy demands. By harnessing our global expertise and local insights, we develop energy projects that drive economic growth while respecting communities and their surroundings, ensuring we are a responsible and valued neighbor.