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Microgrids for Energy Resilience

Ensure continuity of your energy supply to your critical operations and manage energy costs  with our state-of-the-art microgrid solution.

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A microgrid is an energy system that integrates multiple on‑site energy generation and storage technologies. These may include solar PV, combined heat and power (CHP), battery energy storage, heat pumps, and other distributed energy resources.

By generating and storing your own energy on‑site, a microgrid can help you reduce energy costs and manage peak demand while strengthening operational resilience. Microgrids can operate independently from the main power grid, making them an ideal solution for organizations facing grid reliability challenges or requiring uninterrupted power during outages.

Benefits of a microgrid

  • Enhanced resilience - Microgrids can operate independently in island mode to keep critical systems powered during grid outages or extreme weather events, strengthening operational continuity.
  • Cost savings - Generate and store your own on-site energy to reduce grid consumption, lower energy spend, and manage peak demand charges more efficiently.
  • Revenue opportunities - Where eligible, surplus energy or available capacity from your microgrid assets may participate in grid-support or demand response programs, creating the potential for additional value streams.
  • Flexible financing options - Deploy microgrid solutions through a range of financial models, including Power Purchase Agreements and other flexible commercial structures, to reduce upfront capital requirements.
  • Support sustainability goals - Microgrids can incorporate lower-carbon energy technologies, such as solar PV, helping organizations reduce emissions as part of broader environmental objectives.
Available microgrid options
Every Microgrid is unique and requires specific configuration, depending on your power and heat requirements, among other factors. We’ll analyze your energy profile and deliver a tailor-made solution, drawing on our broad portfolio of energy generation and storage technologies:
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Why Centrica Business Solutions?

  • Unparalleled expertise – Backed by local teams, expert project management, professional engineering and design, and flexible contracting solutions.
  • Custom, efficient solution – Each system is tailored to the site to maximize ROI, with energy efficiency measures reducing consumption upfront for a more economic microgrid.
  • State-of-the-art technology – High-quality equipment, including Energy Storage System (ESS) and Tier 1 solar PV components.
  • Industry-leading warranties and guarantees – 1-year workmanship warranties, solar production guarantees, and performance guarantees for battery storage ensure long-term confidence.
  • Dedicated customer care – Comprehensive operations and maintenance services that safeguard long-term system performance. 
Over
1 GW
of on-site energy generation technologies
More than
9,500
on-site energy generation technologies deployed
Exceeding
7,000
solar PV systems, totaling 148 MW

Microgrids in action

A pharmaceutical manufacturer experienced multiple power outages, which led to entire production batches getting spoiled, and significant financial losses for the company. They turned to Centrica Business Solutions for help. 

Our advanced microgrid solution included a 1.6 MW solar array and 5MW battery storage system. It provides the company with a cost-effective and reliable solution to its power outage challenges.

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We help your organization assemble the right technology to achieve your economic and environmental goals – using our unique combination of full lifecycle support, flexible financing and end-to-end accountability.

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