East Side Energy Storage
Responsibly Delivering Significant Investment To Wyandotte County.
About East Side Energy Storage
East Side Energy Storage is a 300MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project being developed and planned across two phases within Wyandotte County. East Side Energy Storage is a resilient, clean and cost-effective solution to an increasing demand for reliable domestic energy. East Side Energy Storage has the potential to deliver significant investment in Wyandotte County and provide long-term benefits, including new local jobs, increased tax revenue to support essential services, increased control over future energy costs, community partnerships benefits, and enhanced energy reliability, creating a lasting positive impact for generations.
Current Project Phase
Construction on the initial 200MW phase is anticipated to begin as early as 2027, with a commercial operations date planned for 2028. East Side Energy Storage is currently moving through the permitting and compliance phase with various stakeholders in Wyandotte County. During this time period, the project team is completing comprehensive onsite diligence, discussing project details with the community and government officials and applying for all necessary entitlements. East Side Energy Storage is committed to keeping the community updated as the project advances.
FAQs
East Side Energy Storage is a 300MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project being developed and planned across two phases within Wyandotte County. The Project will store low-cost grid energy and convert it to a critically useful capacity resource that is dispatchable when prices are otherwise high, helping to reduce costs for families and businesses.
East Side Energy Storage is a resilient, clean and cost-effective solution to an increasing demand for reliable domestic energy. The Project will assist energy providers in building on a strong track record of serving customers safely, reliably, and affordably.
East Side Energy Storage is strategically located on the grid to optimize energy delivery, reduce congestion related price spikes, and deliver cost savings to families and businesses. The site selected for the Project was based on a comprehensive review including environmental issues, design constraints, proximity to existing infrastructure and potential community impacts.
Yes. Safety is fundamental to all parts of our electrical grid, including battery energy storage, and because the project will be connected to the electrical grid, it will be subject to significant oversight and strict safety regulations that are frequently updated. The project will be monitored 24/7 by trained personnel prepared to maintain safety and respond to emergency events in coordination with local emergency responders as necessary. In addition, the project will use advanced emergency mitigation and suppression systems where each component has its place and functions to provide layered protection. As a result of these mitigation measures, safety incidents involving battery energy storage systems are extremely rare.
To find more answers to common questions about energy storage, the East Side Energy Storage Project, and its impact on the environment and community of Wyandotte County, visit our Resources page.
Responsible Development
East Side Energy Storage prioritizes sustainable development through robust community engagement that addresses cultural, environmental, and social concerns, providing avenues for meaningful involvement in project planning and execution.
Community Focused
East Side Energy Storage is committed to being a good neighbor through local engagement, transparent conversations, and giving back. The project directly supports the deployment of reliable, clean and affordable domestic energy while also generating growth and economic benefits for the local community. Feedback from the community shapes the project at every phase. East Side Energy Storage looks forward to helping to create a more vibrant Wyandotte County!
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Project Benefits
East Side Energy Storage will provide multiple benefits to the local community including economic benefits, community programs, energy benefits and environmental benefits. Please visit our Benefits page to find out more.
About the Developer
East Side Storage is being developed by Accelergen Energy, a privately held developer of utility-scale battery energy storage systems and hybrid solar storage systems.
We invite you to learn more about Accelergen Energy by downloading the overview or by visiting the company website.
