WAKEFIELD, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Agilitas Energy, the largest integrated developer, builder, owner and operator of distributed energy storage and solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in the northeastern U.S., today announced its energy storage project in Pascoag, Rhode Island, has reached commercial operation to bring reliable and affordable clean energy to Pascoag Utility District (PUD). Rhode Island Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, a strong proponent of renewable energy, attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate the project coming online.
Acquired by Agilitas Energy in April 2021, the Ocean State project will add three megawatt (MW)/nine megawatt hours (MWh) of energy storage capacity, participate in ISO-New England markets and serve as a peak load reducer for PUD. The battery storage system will charge from the grid when there is excess energy and when costs are…