Should Marine Park build a lithium-ion battery energy storage system?

Marine Park residents are outraged over plans to build a lithium-ion battery energy storage system near their homes, concerned about the project’s location and safety risks it could pose to the neighborhood.

How many lithium-ion battery energy storage sites are in the pipeline?

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Thirteen more lithium-ion battery energy storage sites are currently “in the pipeline” for Staten Island, a new dataset shows, each one set to receive more than $1.5 million in incentive awards from the New York Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).

What is a lithium-ion battery storage system?

Lithium-ion battery storage systems like the one planned for Marine Park store energy generated by renewable sources like solar and wind and discharge it during periods of high energy demand — like on particularly hot summer days — to help stabilize the system.

What are lithium ion batteries made of?

According to the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration, lithium-ion batteries are made with various lithium oxides that can include cobalt, nickel, manganese, and aluminum — and often contain materials like graphite, titanium dioxide, and solvents like dimethyl carbonate and ethylene carbonate.

Is a lithium-ion battery fire a hazard?

According to a recent New York Times report, residents there have since reported feeling ill and fear exposure to toxic chemicals. Another lithium-ion battery fire in Warwick, New York reportedly left the air “smelling like glue” in June 2023.

How much electricity does a lithium battery use a day?

An up-to-date list of all lithium battery gigafactories in the U.S. and the major ones worldwide. A large gigafactory can consume 2.4 GWh of electricity and 1 million gallons of water daily.