Beacon new energy storage technology

What is a beacon energy storage system?

Beacon’s proprietary designs are at the heart of a cost-effective and durable energy storage device that enables grids to operate more reliably. Our proven flywheel energy storage systems are helping grid operators in NYISO, PJM and ISO-NE safely and efficiently balance power grid supply and demand.

What is the Beacon Power Stephentown – flywheel energy storage system?

The Beacon Power Stephentown – Flywheel Energy Storage System is a 20,000kW energy storage project located in Stephentown, New York, US. The electro-mechanical energy storage project uses flywheel as its storage technology. The project was announced in 2007 and was commissioned in 2011.

Who is Beacon Power?

Beacon Power is a pioneer and technology leader in the design, development, and commercial deployment of grid-scale flywheel energy storage. Beacon’s proprietary designs are at the heart of a cost-effective and durable energy storage device that enables grids to operate more reliably.

Is Beacon Power a reliable energy storage company?

Beacon Power's reliability as an energy storage company is not much. The company was unique in being publicly traded and backing nearly unique technology for a grid energy storage market. However, the vast majority of energy storage today is supplied by pumped hydropower, which remains the cheapest and most reliable energy storage technology in the world.

What is Beacon Power's kinetic storage technology?

The purpose of this facility would be to capture and reuse regenerative braking energy from subway trains, thereby saving energy and reducing peak demand. This chapter provides a technical description of Beacon Power's kinetic storage technology and its proposed configuration at 61st Street.

What is a beacon flywheel energy storage system?

They can be installed at the transmission or distribution levels or even in remote connected or isolated grids. The modular and distributed architecture of Beacon flywheel energy storage systems allows flexibility in power capacity as well as siting. A single flywheel module easily connects to others, allowing for incremental storage expansion.