What Carson Power does

Carson Power LLC is a privately held, New York-based energy infrastructure developer founded around 2020 that specializes in utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and grid-scale transmission support projects. The company develops lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery projects in the 5-20MW range, including the first utility-sized BESS approved by the Adirondack Park Agency (two 5MW AC systems near Great Sacandaga Lake) and a second 10MW APA-approved site near Northville, with additional proposals in Northampton (10MW) and St. Armand (20MW). Its core technology stack combines LFP battery hardware with multi-layer safety systems (continuous monitoring, project-specific emergency response plans coordinated with local fire departments, and first-responder training) and compliance with UL 9540, UL 9540A, and NFPA 855 standards.

Carson Power operates a project-development business model rather than a recurring product or SaaS model. It generates revenue through development fees, ownership stakes in completed projects, and the sale of shovel-ready projects to power producers and capital partners, as demonstrated by its sale of an Illinois community solar portfolio to Radial Power (with Accredant Capital as sell-side advisor). The go-to-market is enterprise field sales and direct engagement with municipalities, landowners, regulators, and utilities, supported by community forums, public hearings, and earned regional media. Customer segments include landowners (land lease income), communities (resilient power, local jobs), regulators and utilities (grid stability, mandate compliance), and power producers (shovel-ready asset acquisition).

The company is led by CEO Emilie Flanagan, with Chris Cadwell (CCO), Andrew Gordon (VP Development), Matt DeGulis (Director of Finance), Owen Hooper (Director of Development Operations), and Vardaan Gurung, PE (Director of Engineering). It operates from a New York City headquarters plus offices in Schenectady, NY and Holmdel, NJ, with an 11-50 person team covering origination, development, engineering, interconnection, commercial, and finance functions. Revenue and external funding are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Carson Power

Legal name

Carson Power LLC

Website

https://carson-power.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Carson Power is a privately held New York-based energy infrastructure developer that develops utility-scale lithium-iron-phosphate battery storage and grid-support projects (5-20MW), serving landowners, municipalities, regulators, and power producers through end-to-end project development and sale of shovel-ready assets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Battery Energy Storage Infrastructure Development

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

akta.pro primary industry

Utility-Scale BESS Project Development & Ownership (IPP/Developer) (EUAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Utility-Scale BESS EPC & Integration (EUAEAEAA), BESS Grid Interconnection, System Studies & Grid Code Compliance (EUAFAAAJ), BESS Financing, Insurance & Contracting (Tax Equity, PPA/Tolling, Warranties) (EUAFAAAI)

Keywords

• Battery energy storage
• Grid-scale storage
• Energy infrastructure development
• Solar-paired storage
• Utility-scale BESS

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Energy Infrastructure Project Development: Develops battery storage and grid-scale transmission infrastructure projects. Generates revenue through project development fees, ownership stakes in completed projects, and sale of shovel-ready projects to power producers and investors. Works with capital partners to bring projects to financial close.
2. Land Partnership and Hosting Agreements: Works with landowners across the country to develop projects on their properties, providing landowners with income opportunities while securing sites for energy storage facilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Carson Power develops utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and grid-scale transmission support infrastructure, using Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) lithium-ion battery chemistry in 5MW, 10MW, and 20MW configurations. The company provides end-to-end project development services spanning site origination, planning, permitting, interconnection, engineering, financing, and construction, then either holds projects for long-term ownership or sells shovel-ready assets to power producers and capital partners.

Product overview

Carson Power is an energy infrastructure developer offering a unified portfolio of battery energy storage and grid support solutions. The core offerings consist of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) — utility-scale lithium-ion battery installations available in various capacities (5MW, 10MW, 20MW) — complemented by solar-paired systems and grid-scale transmission support infrastructure. The company provides end-to-end development services spanning site origination, planning, permitting, interconnection, engineering, and financing. Projects are designed for long-term reliability and community integration, with a focus on New York State markets including the Adirondack Park region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Utility-scale lithium-ion battery storage systems using Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) chemistry, available in 5MW, 10MW, and 20MW configurations, that collect and redistribute excess energy from the electric grid to balance supply and demand, improve grid reliability, and support peak usage periods. Developed for utilities, municipalities, and power producers.
• Solar-Paired Storage Systems Battery storage systems integrated with solar energy generation to store excess solar power for later use, enabling more flexible utilization of renewable energy sources. Developed for utilities, municipalities, and power producers seeking renewable-plus-storage solutions.
• Grid-Scale Transmission Support Infrastructure Energy infrastructure projects designed to strengthen the electrical grid by providing transmission support, helping distribute power effectively across America. Developed for utilities, regulators, and power producers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Battery failure rates decreased by 97% since 2018 due to improved design, testing, and operational standards
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Form Energy: Developer of multi-day iron-air battery storage systems targeting utility-scale applications. Comparable as a BESS-focused independent developer competing for similar utility and grid reliability use cases, though technology is differentiated.

Direct peers

• Eolian: Independent developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale battery energy storage with portfolio assets across multiple U.S. markets. Comparable IPP/developer business model in the same BESS category.
• Lightshift Energy: Developer of utility-scale battery energy storage projects with a focus on the U.S. Northeast markets including New York. Comparable IPP/developer focused specifically on BESS in overlapping geographies.
• Nexamp: One of the largest community-scale solar and storage developers in the U.S. Nexamp is identified in Carson Power's data as a co-developer/competitor in Clay, NY for BESS projects, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• Convergent Energy + Power: Developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage assets in North America. Closely matches Carson Power's IPP/developer model and customer segments (utilities, municipalities, power producers).
• Plus Power: Independent power producer focused exclusively on utility-scale battery energy storage projects across multiple U.S. ISOs. Directly comparable as a BESS-only IPP with develop-to-own and develop-to-sell models.
• Jupiter Power: U.S.-based battery energy storage developer and operator with a portfolio of standalone and hybrid storage assets. Comparable as a BESS-focused independent developer competing for similar interconnection sites.
• Key Capture Energy: Developer and operator of utility-scale battery storage projects, with significant Northeast U.S. exposure (NYISO and ISO-NE markets). Highly comparable given geographic overlap with Carson Power's New York focus.

Broad incumbents

• Clearway Energy Group: Large-scale renewable and storage IPP with utility-scale assets across the U.S. Overlaps with Carson Power in BESS development but operates across a much broader solar and wind portfolio.
• LS Power: Development, investment, and operations platform for power generation and transmission, including utility-scale battery storage. Comparable in the energy storage developer/owner category but with a much larger diversified portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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