Powering the Future: Battery Energy Storage Explained

08/01/2025 19 min Temporada 1 Episodio 15

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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:What battery energy storage is and why we need itHow it benefits the grid and environment (cleaner air, lower costs!)Different types of battery storage systemsSafety measures in place to minimize risksHow these systems look and where you might find themJoin 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.Learn more about clean energy at ACENY.org "Plugging In" is produced byBarry Wygel and Angela Calcagno. The "Plugging In" theme song was written and performed by Jared Haines.Find Us On….Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allianceforcleanenergy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ACENYLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alliance-for-clean-energy-new-york/X/Twitter: https://x.com/ACE_newyorkYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6r1_q6x_-HSBx1ZbKh5a0AACE NY Website: https://www.aceny.orgHave suggestions? We want to hear them!Episode Suggestions Box: https://forms.office.com/r/cLnSdchsD9