Reduce costs on electricity and fuel by using hybrid energy solutions that intelligently combine renewable sources, thermal generation, and battery storage.

Aggreko's hybrid systems help businesses and communities achieve greater energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and ensure reliable power supply – even in remote areas or those with unstable grids.
 

The challenges of conventional thermal generation

For decades, generators powered by natural gas, diesel, fuel oil, and biofuels have been essential in ensuring continuous energy for industries, mining, utilities, and isolated communities.

While they are crucial for energy security, these systems face growing challenges:

• Increasing volatility in fuel prices.
• Dependence on fossil sources.
• Rising environmental demands and decarbonisation targets.
• Urgent need to reduce carbon emissions.

The challenges of renewable energy

In response to these demands, renewable sources offer significant advantages, such as lower generation costs, drastic CO₂ emission reductions, and greater operational sustainability.

However, their production depends on climatic factors that make generation variable throughout the day.
Without adequate support, increased use of renewables can result in:

• Instability in the power grid.
• Frequency and voltage fluctuations.
• Lower operational predictability.
• Challenges for isolated or off-grid systems.

• Higher investments per MW/h.

   

The challenges of battery energy storage

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are essential for integrating renewable sources and stabilising the power grid. However, their adoption also presents challenges.

The main obstacle lies in the high initial investment compared to conventional generation solutions. Additionally, correctly sizing the storage capacity (MWh) and power (MW) is vital to achieve technical and economic feasibility.

• Storage of surplus renewable energy.
• Efficient response to changes in demand and generation.
• Greater stability of power grids.
• Reduction in fossil fuel consumption.
• Lower wear and tear on thermal generators.
• Reduction in operational and maintenance costs (O&M).

• Increased energy reliability.

  This is why we consider batteries the third essential pillar for hybrid energy solutions.
   

The perfect union: our hybrid energy solutions

• Cutting operational and fuel costs.
• Reducing carbon emissions.
• Expanding the use of renewable energies.
• Strengthening the reliability of energy supply.
• Reducing operation and maintenance costs (O&M).
• Extending the lifespan of generation assets.

Reliable, efficient, and more sustainable energy

• Reduction of up to 20% in electricity costs
• Reliable energy available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• A single contract that integrates renewable energy, thermal energy, and battery storage

Our hybrid energy solutions are carefully designed to meet the needs of any industry that relies on power generation, especially in locations with limited or no access to the power grid. We excel in our services in Latin America, benefiting sectors such as utilities, mining, and oil and gas.