Project Overview

Key Project Details

Current Status: 🟠 Under Development

Project Location: 1930 Baseline Road

• Capacity: 4.896 MW AC
• Chemistry: Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP)
• Technology: Tesla Megapack 2 XL
• Containerized LFP battery energy storage system
• Site Area: Approximately 10,000 square feet
• Interconnection Point: Grand Island Substation 64
• Storage Duration: 4 hours
• Five (5) Tesla Megapack 2XL battery energy storage units

Project Overview

Grand Island V ESS LLC is a stand-alone battery energy storage project proposed at 1930 Baseline Road, Grand Island, NY 14072. The project is designed with a 4,896 kW AC nameplate capacity and five Tesla Megapack 2XL units. The facility area will occupy less than 10,000 square feet and will include battery units, transformers, electrical equipment, fencing, and access infrastructure.  

The project is proposed to interconnect with National Grid at 13.2 kV, supplied by Grand Island Substation 64. The existing utility point of interconnection is at 1930 Baseline Road.

Technology

Comprehensive Safety Features

Robust Battery Management System

• Active/passive monitoring and fail-safe control of voltage, current, and temperature

Secure containment

• Enclosure is equipped with active ventilation and deflagration mitigation. Installed on/with non flammable surface/perimeter

24/7 Site security

• Controlled site access with 24/7 monitoring and professionally trained response

P.E. Design/Unbiased Review

• Site design is professionally stamped/sealed and peer reviewed

Utility Review/Study

• Projects are rigorously reviewed and electrically studied to ensure protection and control of the design system

FDNY Approved

• Tesla Megapack 2XL is certified as an FDNY approved BESS

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Partnering with America's Firefighters

Strong partnerships with fire departments and fire protection experts are essential for each project. While the development of battery energy storage systems is growing, RIC Energy is offering training to full time and volunteer fire departments.

Attendees speak highly of the training staff, all former firefighters and lithium iron phosphate experts who regularly train municipal firefighters on emergency procedures.

Read more about this project's strict adherence to compliance requirements