Behind-the-Meter (BtM)

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.

• 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%

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.

• Non-Commodity Charges (NCCs) make up to 40% - 60% of the grid sourced power price
• NCCs cover transmission and distribution of energy, overall grid maintenance and the funding of numerous other support schemes
• NCCs increased from £5.80/MWh in 2004 to over £75/MWh in 2024
• In the UK most NCCs are avoided when power is delivered via private wire BtM solutions
• Fixed PPA price subject only to inflation or 2% - 3% annual escalator rate
• BtM solutions can typically avoid £50 - £70/MWh for large power users (LPUs)