This guide will provide in-depth insights into containerized BESS, exploring their components, benefits, applications, and implementation strategies. Let's dive in! What are containerized BESS?. QUEENS, NY —Today, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and the New York City Industrial Development Agency (NYCIDA) announced the advancement of a key commitment in New York City's Green Economy Action Plan to develop a clean and renewable energy system. NYCIDA closed its. . New York's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) codified a goal of 1,500 MW of energy storage by 2025 and 3,000 MW by 2030. 5-MW/30-MWh system located at a substation in the Fox Hills area. . In this rapidly evolving landscape, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have emerged as a pivotal technology, offering a reliable solution for storing energy and ensuring its availability when needed. The kicker? It occupies less space than a Walmart parking lot. As one engineer joked, “Our biggest challenge was stopping kids from skateboarding on the containers.