Powering the Future: Battery Energy Storage Explained
Ever wonder how the power grid will keep the lights on, even when the sun isn't shining or the wind isn't blowing?
The answer is battery energy storage! This episode of Plugging In dives into this exciting technology, explaining:
1. What battery energy storage is and why we need it
2. How it benefits the grid and environment (cleaner air, lower costs!)
3. Different types of battery storage systems
4. Safety measures in place to minimize risks
5. How these systems look and where you might find them
Join host Barry Wygel and guest Claudia Villar-Leeman, Senior Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs at the New York Battery and Energy Storage Technology Consortium, as they explore the world of battery energy storage and its role in building a brighter, cleaner energy future for New York.
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"Plugging In" is produced by Barry Wygel and Angela Calcagno. The "Plugging In" theme song was written and performed by Jared Haines.
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