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See how an onsite microgrid solution combines solar, storage, and EV charging to protect your operations from costly utility power outages
Solar energy systems allow you to hedge against fluctuating energy prices by essentially fixing the cost of your electricity for the lifetime of the system, which can last 25 years or more
Keep mission-critical systems online and prevent disruptions to your operations even during prolonged power outages
A microgrid system allows you to avoid grid-tied setups that prevent the use of your energy assets during power outages
Hedge against expensive diesel prices by limiting generator runtime and optimizing performance alongside renewable energy assets
Keep up with building codes and attract tenants with eco-friendly clean energy systems that are installed on time and budget
Reduce carbon emissions, comply with regulations, and achieve ESG goals by generating and using onsite renewable energy
Fold clean technologies into existing infrastructure with ease, and gain insights into performance with real-time monitoring
Decrease cost per mile, increase vehicle readiness, and leverage powerful telematics with intelligent EV charging
Easily and securely integrate the PowerFlex X™ intelligent energy management platform into your existing tech stack with public APIs
Get the energy you need by the time you leave when you choose PowerFlex smart electric vehicle charging stations
PowerFlex gives you control over your energy destiny, allowing you to make the transition to cleaner and more affordable electricity.
450+ MW
40+ MWh
70,000 Tons
Turnkey or upgrade projects. Single properties or multi-site portfolios. No matter the project, PowerFlex is there with you every step of the way.
1-2 months
Assess site feasibility
Determine applicable policy incentives
Advise on local and federal policies
Create project economics model
Identify financing options
2-5 months
Create/refine site design and building plans
Submit incentive program applications
Maximize incentive program funding
Track program funding
Arrange finance options
Secure utility approval
Secure permits, as applicable
Sign contracts
1-18 months
Complete full engineering plans
Secure permitting from AHJ (authority having jurisdiction)
Hire construction contractors
Coordinate with onsite team
Procure all major equipment
Coordinate with utility for interconnection
Mobilize and build
Obtain COD (commercial operation date)
Asset Life
Define total scope
Sign contracts
Monitor and optimize energy assets
Dispatch O&M team as required
Manage warranties
Provide customer support
Manage ongoing incentives
Decommission energy assets responsibly
Using patented algorithms, the PowerFlex X intelligent energy management platform monitors, controls, and co-optimizes your onsite clean energy assets including solar, energy storage, EV chargers, and more
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Explore Financing OptionsWhile the main purpose of microgrid technology is to provide power independent of the utility grid during a blackout, the assets that comprise a microgrid operate even when the grid is fully functional. Solar and storage can be used to reduce your overall utility usage, saving you money on your energy bills and lowering your carbon footprint.
Besides being inherently bad for the environment, a diesel generator is very energy inefficient. It ramps up and down throughout the day as a building’s power demand fluctuates, burning lots of fuel and placing mechanical stress on the asset. In a microgrid that incorporates solar and storage, the generator acts more as a supplemental energy source — running for less time and with higher efficiency. This saves money on fuel and cuts down on harmful emissions.
A: During a blackout, a microgrid disengages (or “islands”) itself from the utility grid and uses a combination of solar arrays, energy storage, and a traditional generator to provide reliable backup power in a manner that is more cost effective, energy efficient, and environmentally friendlier than using a generator alone.