Innovation & Research
Where energy innovation gets real.
Focus Area: Power Generation and Storage
Power Generation and Storage includes solutions and products related to the process of harnessing energy resources—most frequently as electricity—and innovations for storing energy for use at a later time.
The Challenge
Power generation and storage play a critical role in enabling a reliable, renewable-rich grid. Without effective storage, excess generation from renewables is often wasted, while periods of high demand risk outages due to an intermittent supply. By integrating power generation with large-scale storage solutions, reliance on fossil fuels can be reduced during peak demand, improving grid resilience and lowering emissions.
The Solutions
Power Generation and Storage: Areas of Innovation
Energy Storage
Technologies for storing electricity for later use.
Renewable Energy
Harnessing solar, wind, and other renewable resources
Grid Integration
Solutions to connect and manage renewable and storage systems.
Product Development
New products that address grid and storage challenges.
Distributed Energy Resources
Innovations for local, decentralized power generation.
Offshore Wind R&D
Research and development for offshore wind energy.
Innovators At Work
Power Generation and Storage is a key focus area of the Innovation & Research program, aiming to address challenges such as intermittent energy supply, high lifecycle costs, demanding operations and maintenance, and limitations in grid integration. Through targeted funding and support, NYSERDA is accelerating the deployment of reliable, cost-effective energy generation and storage technologies across New York.
Discover how NYSERDA’s investments are powering breakthroughs in power generation and energy storage.
Working with NYSERDA Innovation & Research
Whether you’re creating a new technology or preparing to scale, NYSERDA Innovation & Research offers specialized pathways. Innovators can participate in one, or more programmatic areas:
Funding Opportunities
NYSERDA frequently has Innovation-related funding opportunities available. View the latest list below:
Commercialization Support
Get from lab to market with NYSERDA’s Commercialization Program. Nearly 300 clean energy products have been commercialized through the program. Commercialization includes collaborations with strategic partners, who work with innovators to scale solutions and bring them to market.
For information on the Commercialization Program and to find the partner that’s right for you, visit the program page below.
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Whether you’re developing a breakthrough idea or scaling a proven solution, NYSERDA Innovation is here to help turn potential into impact.