At a recent community board meeting in Marine Park, tensions rose as local residents expressed concerns over a planned 14-megawatt battery storage facility by NineDot Energy, intended to combat brownouts and assist in transitioning away from fossil fuels. The facility, utilizing Tesla Supercharger battery packs, is set to partially power itself with solar panels. Despite reassurances about safety measures and compliance with protocols, fears about potential fires from lithium-ion batteries linger, highlighted by residents' references to similar incidents nationwide. Community leaders attended to address these apprehensions during the discussion.
NineDot Energy is proposing a 14-megawatt battery storage facility in Marine Park, which aims to alleviate local brownouts and move away from fossil fuels.
Sam Brill emphasized the facility's role as a 'critical pathway to getting off fossil fuels,' while addressing residents' safety concerns.
Claudia Greco expressed fears about potential chemical fires from lithium-ion batteries, referencing previous incidents across the country during the community meeting.
Brill assured community members that NineDot uses advanced battery technology and complies with all safety protocols to mitigate fire risks.
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