The system is composed of lithium-ion batteries, similar to those found in smartphones and electric vehicles, and are stored in eight shipping containers. Con Edison installs batteries in QueensĮarlier this week, the utility installed a small energy storage system near Ozone Park in Queens. Many of the battery projects are part of Reforming the Energy Vision, a larger state-wide program to modernize the grid and lower emissions. Workers are sleeping on cotton and the company has donated recreational equipment all supplies which are now being vanned in, but may eventually be delivered by helicopter.Con Edison, the utility servicing New York City and one of the largest privately-owned utilities in the US, is beginning a drive to install small energy storage systems across NYC to meet local energy needs without costly infrastructure upgrades. Reporter toured the 11-level, 1/4mile building with the station's electrical assistant superintendent, who said that they cannot leave the station until the strike is over, since they might not be able to get back through the picket lines. Fuel consumption was observed with TV screens and more accurate recording devices, but since Con Ed is 90% automated, and most decisions are made by a computer at the Energy Control Center in Manhattan, the only real fear is an equipment breakdown. Frederick Lennox, the general superintendent, said that the third generator, the world's largest, can produce 1 million kilowats. Reporter was escorted into the central control room which serves 2 of the station's 3 turbine generators, each of which is capable of producing 418,000 kilowats of electricity. Ravenswood, its largest and quite new plant, is located on the East River in Queens, and has been selected to make most of the adjustments as the need for power fluctuates during the day. 9 million people depend on Con Ed's providing up to 7 million kilowats of electricity for NYC and Westchester County. Out of a normal staff of 225, all workers below the rank of foreman are on strike, leaving 57 supervisors, working 12-hour shifts, to run the station. Talk story about Ravenswood generating station during the current Con Ed strike, which began Dec.
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