Located in eastern New York, Athens Energy Storage represents a sizable investment in energy storage potential for New York State. This stand-alone project will have a storage capacity of 300 MWac/1,200 MWh.  Athens Energy Storage is located rear critical infrastructure, which will help alleviate congestion and volatility on the grid.  Operating in NYISO markets, Athens Energy Storage will drive economic benefits for the area, and the state as a whole. Athens will benefit from the State of New York’s ambitious energy storage goals, including a 1,500 MW of energy storage by 2025 and 6,000 MW by 2030. The state has a robust incentive program which will benefits the deployment of energy storage projects in the state.