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20 MW BESS operating in Erie, NY — New York Independent System Operator
20 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Batteries
Technology
2023
Operating Since
Coordinates
42.8043, -78.8276
County
Erie, NY
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Key Capture Energy | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Key Capture Energy | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
NY6 Battery is a 20 MW battery energy storage system located in Erie County, New York. The plant began operating in 2023 and is owned and operated by Key Capture Energy. It consists of a single generator utilizing batteries as its primary fuel source, specifically lithium-ion batteries (LIB). The battery system has a total storage capacity of 42 MWh, providing a duration of approximately 2.1 hours at full output.
The facility operates within the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) balancing authority and the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) NERC region. NY6 Battery is ranked as the 14th largest of 65 battery storage facilities in New York state, and 690th nationally out of 1205 similar plants.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
NYISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
NPCC — Northeast Power Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
−445 MWh
Net Charging
-4.5K MWh
Annual Net Energy
-2.6%
Capacity Factor
Positive values indicate net discharge (generation exceeds station load). Negative values indicate net charging. Pure battery storage plants are typically net negative due to round-trip efficiency losses.
2023
$1,361/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $27.2M
Point of Interconnection
Nearest Substation
ERIE_WT_PWR
Substation Distance
< 10 km
Coord Source
NYISO direct
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
NYISO
LMP Node
—
Pricing Hub
NYISO Zone A
Node Source
Shared substation inference
Substation identified. Node ID not yet resolved against ISO roster.
Last updated 2026-03-26
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Grid Voltage
115.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP