Technology
Beacon Power is a pioneer and technology leader in the design, development, and commercial deployment of grid-scale flywheel energy storage. Beacon''s proprietary designs are at the
Communication Base Station Energy Solutions
While the initial investment in energy storage battery systems may be higher, they require no continuous fuel consumption and can last for more than 10 years, significantly lowering
Stephentown, New York
The facility includes 200 flywheels and is managed by Beacon Power. Initial commercial operation began in January, 2011 and full output was reached in June, 2011. In this market, Beacon
System Installation
Beacon flywheel systems are designed to require low maintenance and our modular architecture allows units to be self-contained so service issues have minimal system impact.
Communication Base Station Energy Solutions
While the initial investment in energy storage battery systems may be higher, they require no continuous fuel consumption and can last for more than
Grid-Scale Flywheel Energy Storage Plant
When generated power exceeds load, the flywheel speeds up; when load exceeds generation, the flywheel is slowed to convert the energy for distribution. The plant will provide a response time
Operating Plants
There are more than 400 flywheels in commercial operation today helping grid operators in NYISO, PJM and ISO-NE safely and efficiently balance power grid supply and demand to
Beacon Power
At Beacon Power we are committed to providing utilities and system operators the best flywheel-based energy storage resources to help maintain a reliable, cost-effective and stable power grid.
Beacon Power Smart Grid Case Study
Beacon''s 20 MW plant has been designed to provide frequency regulation services by absorbing electricity from the grid when there is too much, and storing it as kinetic energy in a matrix of
World''s Largest Flywheel Energy Storage System
Beacon Power is building the world''s largest flywheel energy storage system in Stephentown, New York. The 20-megawatt system marks a milestone in flywheel energy