Energy Storage News•8 days ago
Plus Power brings ‘largest BESS on ISO New England grid’ online, in Maine
Key Takeaway
The commissioning of ISO New England's largest battery energy storage system signals the growing scale and operational viability of utility-scale storage, impacting market dynamics and grid reliability for developers and large power consumers.
AI Summary
- •Plus Power has commissioned the 175MW/350MWh Cross Town Energy Storage facility in Gorham, Maine, making it the largest BESS on the ISO New England grid.
- •The project demonstrates the increasing scale and operational maturity of battery storage, setting a new benchmark for developers targeting competitive markets like ISO-NE.
- •For large power consumers, this significant addition of flexible capacity enhances grid reliability and potentially impacts ancillary service and capacity market pricing in the region.
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