Behind-the-Meter (BtM)
What does "Behind-the-Meter" mean?
Behind-the-Meter (BtM) refers to electricity supply from an Aggreko IPP Solutions owned generator located within or close to the customers site connected directly using private wire to the customer, independent of grid connected power supply. This renewable supply is sold to the customer via a Power Purchase Agreement, a direct contractual agreement between the customer and Aggreko IPP Solutions. BtM solutions are made up of energy sources including solar, batteries, CHP and wind power and are often paired with off-site FoM solutions to meet more of a customers power requirements.
Customer benefits of Behind-the-Meter PPA solution
- Long-term power price certainty
- A fully funded solution with no upfront capital outlay
- Reduced energy costs – avoided Non-Commodity Charges (NCC)
- Resilience and security of supply from directly connected generation paired with battery storage
- Deep green additional renewable supply
- Single point of transaction for customer renewable supply across multiple sites
- Reduced grid reliance of typically ~20%
Commercial solar and battery storage
Solar is one of the best sustainable energy sources and is a popular choice for customers to lower power costs and reduce their carbon footprint.
A Behind-the-Meter solution allows customers with flexibility to generate electricity on-site or near site by utilising their land and roof-tops for solar panels as well as available nearby land.
Including battery storage for customers enables them to store power for when it’s needed saving further costs.