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Northeastern distributed energy developer Agilitas Energy is starting pre-construction work of its latest battery energy storage project, a 3 MW/ 9 MWh lithium-ion system in Pascoag, Rhode Island, US.
The project will provide peak shaving services to the Pascoag Utility District and ancillary services to ISO-New England. “The battery storage system will allow us to modernise our infrastructure and avoid the more costly re-construction of existing transmission lines. The battery energy storage systems help fulfill our goal to control costs while we assure reliable power,” said Mike Kirkwood, General Manager of the District.
This is the first Battery Energy Storage System to be constructed by Agilitas Energy in Rhode Island and it is planned to enter commercial operation by 2Q22. “We are excited to work in partnership with the Pascoag Utility District by constructing one of the largest standalone battery energy storage systems in Rhode Island,” said Barrett Bilotta, President of Agilitas Energy, “The operation of this system will obviate the need for adding costly transmission infrastructure and create a win-win for all parties including the Pascoag’s customers.”