Behind the Meter Energy Storage
An Energy Storage System (ESS) is a stationary battery that stores electrical energy and discharges it as needed for a building/facility. An ESS may be charged and discharged strategically to lower electricity demand during different times of day to reduce customer energy bills. It can also be used to provide backup power in case of a power outage.
Learn MoreEnel X is a global energy services provider based in Italy that offers customers distributed energy solutions and advisory support for decarbonization and energy saving strategies. Based on the available public SGIP data, their California energy storage presence appears to be in its early stages. For more information on Engie’s energy storage offerings, visit their … Continued
- 29 SGIP projects approved since 2017
- Financing/ownership structures offered: Cash, lease, shared savings agreement, power purchase agreement, loan
- Installation locations/configurations: Outdoor - roof mount, parking garage, freestanding, or remote location
ENGIE North America Inc. offers a range of capabilities in the United States and Canada to help customers decarbonize, decentralize and digitalize their operations. This includes providing energy storage solutions. Globally, ENGIE S.A. (based in France) is the largest independent power producer and energy efficiency services provider in the world, employing 160,000 people in 70 … Continued
- 78 SGIP projects approved since 2017
- Financing/ownership structures offered: Cash, shared savings agreement, power purchase agreement, loan
- Installation locations/configurations: Outdoor - parking garage or freestanding
Stem is one of the leading behind the meter energy storage providers, operating “the world’s largest digitally connected energy storage network.” They pride themselves on their artificial intelligence energy management software, Athena, to operate their systems efficiently. For more information on Engie’s energy storage offerings, visit their website at https://www.stem.com/solutions/energy-storage/.
- 182 SGIP projects approved since 2017
- Installation locations/configurations: Outdoor - roof mount, parking garage, or freestanding
SunPower was best known as a leading solar company that has recently transitioned to expand its scope of offerings to energy storage. Based on the number of approved C&I SGIP projects, it would appear they are in the early stages of developing this side of their business. Based on their background, they should be able … Continued
- 47 SGIP projects approved since 2017
- Financing/ownership structures offered: Cash, lease, power purchase agreement
- Installation locations/configurations: Outdoor - parking garage, freestanding, or remote location
Swell Energy provides homeowners and businesses with financing and virtual power plant programs, while partnering with local solar and solar+storage companies for product installations. Swell offers customers to join their virtual power plant (VPP) program, which virtually connects a customer’s distributed energy resources to a network of other swell customers. The network is then used … Continued
- 99 SGIP projects approved since 2017
- Financing/ownership structures offered: Cash, lease, power purchase agreement, loan, CPACE loan
- Installation locations/configurations: Indoor - wall mount or freestanding; Outdoor - parking garage, freestanding, or remote location
The commonly known electric vehicle manufacturer, Tesla, also provides energy storage solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Tesla appears to be the clear frontrunner in terms of market share in the energy storage industry, though public data to confirm this is unavailable. For more information on Tesla’s C&I energy storage product, the Megapack, visit … Continued
- 229 SGIP projects approved since 2017
- Financing/ownership structures offered: Cash
- Installation locations/configurations: Outdoor - freestanding