Calibrant energizes three battery storage systems in New York, delivering 55.7 MWh

Calibrant has energized three front-of-the-meter battery energy storage systems in Westchester County, New York, with a combined capacity of 13.5 MW / 55.7 MWh.

The systems, which use US-manufactured Tesla batteries, are now generating Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) credits by delivering dispatchable capacity to the Con Edison grid. A company spokesperson told ESS News that Tesla Megapack 2XL units were deployed at each site.

Calibrant secured 100 percent of the project off-take through agreements with commercial and industrial customers, enabling them to benefit from New York’s VDER program without hosting infrastructure on-site. Contracted off-takers include data center operator CoreSite, and a large unnamed hospital.

Calibrant CEO Phil Martin said the portfolio demonstrates how an off-site approach can extend the benefits of distributed energy to customers with space or permitting constraints. “We’re proud to be a trusted partner in New York, delivering flexible grid assets that strengthen local communities,” he said. “Limited physical space at some customer sites can make on-site energy solution infeasible. In this case, we delivered an off-site configuration that still drives meaningful savings—a testament to our ability to find and deliver significant value, no matter the circumstances.”

The projects were originally developed by New Leaf Energy and are fully owned and operated by Calibrant. Each site owner will receive annual lease payments for 20 years, creating a long-term revenue stream from underutilised land. The facilities also contribute local tax revenue, supporting municipal budgets and public services.

The portfolio contributes to New York’s target of 6 GW of energy storage by 2030.