Bridging Energy & Interim Energy
Solutions for Seamless Energy Transitions and Temporary Grid Connection Services
We partner with transmission and distribution firms to deliver energy that closes the gap between customer need and grid availability
In utilities, there’s nothing more important than getting your customers the energy they need, when they need it. But transmission and distribution projects like upgrades or scaling capacity can be slow, making it harder to extend the grid into new areas or meet heightened demand from facilities like data centers and manufacturing plants.
At Aggreko, we close the gap between grid upgrades and customer demand with flexible bridging energy: turnkey solutions including energy plants and microgrids, so you can deliver for your customers faster. We help you:
- Rapidly deploy a complete micro-grid until the grid can deliver energy
- Scale to meet demand utilizing turnkey power generator solutions
- Establish temporary substations complete with transformers and distribution equipment
- Bridge the energy gap sustainably with alternative fuels and energy storage.
Why rely on us for bridging power solutions?
With a highly customized approach, we’ll develop a turnkey bridging energy solution using the right mix of technology and expertise
- Strategic planning - Our experts develop impactful solutions with a strong focus on the outcomes you need to deliver.
- Commercial clarity - We work with you to control your levelized cost of energy and bridge gaps cost-effectively.
- Fast response - We act immediately when supply falls short, so you can demonstrate your responsiveness to your customers.
- Sustainable solutions - Our off-grid energy equipment includes alternative and dual-fuel generators with lower emissions.
Gap energy solutions to keep your customers energized
- Deliver energy faster with an interim energy supply, using our reliable range of generators designed to handle utility loads. Our generators are designed to work seamlessly together, so we scale your solution to meet the needs of even the most demanding settings, from manufacturing to data centers.
- Increase your agility and resilience with hybrid energy plants that combine generators with a Battery Energy Storage Solution (BESS), so you can provide consistent energy while reducing generator runtime and fuel costs.
- Establish a complete microgrid that includes energy sources and distribution equipment like transformers. Our temporary grid connection services are designed to make it easy to connect customers on their timelines, while also freeing up more flexibility for your grid maintenance, construction, or commissioning activity.
Aggreko’s Greener Approach: Sustainable temporary grid connection solutions
Our Greener Upgrades initiative helps you meet your sustainability targets and compliance requirements, even when you’re quickly integrating off-grid energy sources. Our turnkey solutions lower your carbon footprint and fuel consumption:
- Hybrid energy solutions - Combining battery storage, solar energy, and low-emission Tier 4 Final generators to optimize efficiency.
- Load-on-demand technology - Smart energy distribution that minimizes waste, using only the necessary energy at any given time.
- Transport strategies - Increasing our electric delivery vehicle fleet for equipment delivery, further lowering carbon impact.
Frequently asked questions
Bridging power refers to temporary energy solutions used to fill the gap between a facility’s energy needs and the availability of grid power.
Utility companies usually need bridging power during grid upgrades, infrastructure delays, or capacity constraints. Bridging power ensures that operations can get up and running – or stay up and running – while permanent supply is being established or restored.
Bridging power is essential when:
- Grid extensions are delayed during the construction of a facility or plant
- Transmission upgrades affect substation output Short-term increases in demand exceed grid capacity
- New infrastructure is commissioned without grid integration
In these cases, an interim energy supply keeps your customers connected without compromising reliability.
We offer a range of turnkey solutions for bridging power, from temporary substations with generators, transformers, and distribution, to fully integrated microgrids.
We’ll adapt our solutions to meet your specific needs, drawing on our extensive fleet and deep expertise to deliver and implement the perfect mix of equipment.
We combine our solutions with load-on-demand support and alternative fuel options that can help you optimize cost and sustainability. All of our solutions are engineered to scale with your demand and minimize downtime – ensuring your facility can continue delivering consistent, quality services for customers while your main energy source is out of commission.
Thanks to our nationwide fleet and utility-specific expertise, we can mobilize bridging power solutions within days or even hours, depending on location and complexity. We handle planning, logistics, and commissioning, so you can maintain energy continuity during critical transitions.
Industrial and commercial power solutions — anytime, anywhere
We deliver reliable generator rentals and electrical distribution equipment tailored to your needs. From temporary site power to large-scale base load solutions for regional grids, Aggreko keeps your operations running — wherever and whenever you need us.