Onsite energy with solar for outdoor use

To achieve sustainability goals while meeting the increasing electricity demands of electrification, organizations are pairing on-site solar PV generation with on-site energy storage. These systems, which are considered as “behind-the-meter” (BTM) systems, allow facilities to maximize the benefits of on-site renewable generation.

If a utility restricts the exports from a facility to the grid, the use of on-site storage alongside solar PV can provide a solution to avoid costly infrastructure upgrades, thus increasing the feasibility of larger on-site PV installations.

Onsite solar is easily installed on rooftops or as ground-mounted panels on business property. Investing in solar installations creates a tangible asset for businesses to showcase their progressive sustainability strategy to stakeholders, customers, and the energy market. However, investing in onsite solar isn't just a vanity project.

For the scenario represented in the graph, an on-site solar PV system allows the facility to reduce the amount of electricity drawn from the grid during the middle of the day. Increasing the amount of solar PV production on-site can provide additional cost and emission reductions and resiliency benefits for facilities.

Use solar power to save you money and reduce your carbon footprint. The most common on-site renewable energy systems are solar-powered. Solar setups convert light energy from the sun into electrical current. They can be installed in sun-facing areas such as rooftops, external walls or parking lots.

Over the past decade, there's been a big increase in its availability both through the grid and power purchase agreements - so why are businesses also opting for onsite renewable installations? Nearly 60% of RE100's three hundred plus members are producing renewable electricity for their own consumption.