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Product development and initial commercial demonstrations of new storage solutions and applications continues to be a priority. Building the market design that allows storage deployment at massive scale in the future is key to achieving this priority. Whether you are a researcher developing energy storage technologies or a manufacturer creating a next-generation solution, New York State has unique, market-leading resources to help.

The Battery Prototyping Center (BPC) Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Allows startups, researchers and developers to commercialize industry standard pouch and cylindrical cells.

RIT Battery Development Center (RIT BDC) Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
A state-of-the-art battery research and prototyping facility supported by RIT and NY-BEST.

New York Battery and Energy Storage Technology Consortium (NY-BEST) Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
The New York Battery and Energy Storage Technology (NY-BEST™) Consortium, established in 2010, serves as an expert resource for energy storage-related companies and organizations looking to grow their business in New York State. This includes access to financing, research capabilities, potential partners, technology developers, manufacturers, and other private sector and government resources. NY-BEST serves as an important connector in establishing a strong energy storage “ecosystem” encompassing all stages of energy storage product development and use.

NY-BEST Supply Chain Database Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Find companies from New York State and beyond that are working in the energy storage industry.

NYSERDA's Clean Transportation Program
Funds the development, demonstration, and deployment of innovative transportation technologies and strategies that increase fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

NYSERDA’s Energy Storage Technology and Product Development Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Releases a funding opportunity annually for energy storage technology and product development. This solicitation has historically sought proposals to develop and field test innovative energy storage systems with focus on hardware cost reduction, performance improvements, load-side and generation-side field testing of new storage technologies to reduce peak load, store and reuse solar and wind energy to aid firming up these resources, and provide ancillary services.

NYSERDA's Smart Grid Program
Encourages the modernization of New York State’s electric grid through innovative technology and distributed energy resources.

NYSERDA’s Tech to Market Program
Supports a number of business development resources to help startup companies grow including proof-of-concept centers, incubators, access to entrepreneurs in residence, and seed funding.