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Developers pitch 5 MW battery storage at Broadway site, tout safety upgrades and low noise
Summary
Developers proposed a five‑module, ~5 MW AC battery energy storage system at 3695 Broadway, saying modern containerized designs, lithium iron phosphate chemistry, gas monitoring and training for the fire department will limit safety risks. Neighbors raised noise, visual screening and fence-height concerns; the project needs DEC approval and a variance for a 7-foot fence.
Developers are seeking town approval for a five‑module battery energy storage system with a total grid capacity of about 5 megawatts at 3695 Broadway, presenting it to the Environmental Advisory Committee on April 29.
The project team said the approximately 7.05‑acre site is a constrained, contaminated parcel regulated by the state Department of Environmental Conservation and that the plan impacts roughly two acres of the property. "We do need DEC approval for any change of end use of the property," project attorney Peter Sorg said, noting DEC cooperation to date.
Why it matters: proponents said the storage system can help utilities quickly dispatch energy during short demand spikes, easing peak demand charges for consumers, while repurposing a site of limited alternative uses.
Project safety and…
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