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New York Awards 1.7 GW in Storage and…New York Awards 1.7 GW in Storage and Renewables

Coverage from NYSERDA, Solar Power World, and others

NYSERDA awarded contracts for eight bulk storage projects totaling 950 MW and 13 renewable projects totaling more than 719 MW, or about 1.7 GW combined. The projects are expected to enter service by 2030; the awards also bring attention to safety requirements and local permitting disputes affecting some proposed Long Island battery facilities.

First Article: 09/23/26

Latest Article: 09/27/26

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09-23-2026

NYSERDA

New York Awards 1.7 GW in Storage and Renewable Projects

In 2025, NYSERDA awarded eight energy-storage and 13 renewable-energy projects across New York State, adding a planned 1.7 GW of capacity.

09-23-2026

Solar Power World / Billy Ludt

New York Contracts 1.7 GW of Renewable Energy and Storage

NYSERDA contracted eight storage and 13 renewable energy projects under its New York solicitations, adding an expected 1.7 GW across regions statewide.

09-23-2026

Newsday / Mark Harrington

New York Awards Eight Battery-Storage Projects, Two in Brookhaven

New York State announced awards for eight battery storage projects in a recent statewide award round, including disputed facilities in Brookhaven on Long Island.