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Commercial & Industrial

Achieve your decarbonization goals with zero upfront cost and immediate energy savings

We simplify commercial solar power and energy storage for you

Corporations, municipalities, and commercial property owners are facing unprecedented energy challenges. The complexity of rising costs, grid reliability issues, and carbon emissions reduction demand innovative solutions. Aggreko Energy Transition Solutions delivers comprehensive commercial solar and energy storage systems tailored to your specific needs, helping overcome these challenges while creating significant value for your business.

With over 2 GW of experience, 120+ active projects, and more than 100 MW in operational assets, our team brings unparalleled expertise to every commercial solar and energy storage installation. Whether you're managing big box stores, data centers, distribution facilities, industrial parks, or manufacturing operations, our customized energy solutions deliver immediate savings and long-term stability.

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Flexible energy solutions designed for your business

On-site solar power generation

Transform your unused roof space, parking areas, or property into productive and reliable energy-generating assets. With commercial solar solutions designed for your site, we will help you realize immediate energy savings while meeting decarbonization goals.

  • Roof-mounted systems - Use existing roof space for maximum energy production
  • Groundmount arrays - Convert unused land into energy-generating assets
  • Carport and canopy installations - Provide covered parking while generating clean energy
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Commercial energy storage systems

Maximize your solar investment by pairing with commercial energy storage solutions for:

  • Peak demand management - Significantly reduce demand charges by drawing from stored energy during peak periods
  • Emergency backup power - Maintain critical operations during grid outages with seamless power transition
  • Energy arbitrage - Store energy when rates are low and use when rates are high
  • Increased self-consumption - Store excess solar energy for use when production decreases

We work with you to customize energy storage solutions based on your energy profile and objectives. Each system includes advanced energy management software that optimizes performance in real-time, allowing you to participate in demand response programs.

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Microgrid integration

For businesses requiring maximum energy security and resilience, our microgrid solutions combine solar, storage, generators, and intelligent controls into a unified system that can:

  • Operate independently from the main grid during outages
  • Automatically optimize energy sources based on availability and cost
  • Integrate with existing backup generators for complete energy security
  • Scale over time as your energy needs evolve

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Flexible commercial solar and storage financing options

We offer comprehensive capital solutions through multiple financing structures to align with your business objectives:

Power purchase agreements (PPAs)

A solar PPA with Aggreko Energy Transition Solutions allows you to use solar energy produced on-site with no capital expenditure. You'll benefit from predictable energy costs, typically at rates lower than utility power.

Build and transfer

For organizations looking to own their systems, our expert solar and energy storage team provides turnkey installation, operation, and maintenance with competitive pricing and seamless implementation.

Solar leases

Generate new revenue with a solar lease. Lease your unused property or roof space for community solar projects that benefit local residents and businesses while creating a new income stream for your operation.

Off-site solar PPAs

Access renewable energy even when on-site installation isn't feasible through off-site power purchase agreement options with Aggreko, helping you meet sustainability goals regardless of physical constraints.

Why choose Aggreko for commercial solar and energy storage solutions?

Aggreko brings together deep development expertise, industry relationships, and capital to deliver turnkey commercial solar and energy storage solutions on time and on budget.

  • Proven track record - With over 2 GW solar and storage over more than 120 sites, our team of experts is ready to meet your energy challenges
  • Long-term partner - For over 60 years the Aggreko team has provided energy solutions to commercial and corporate buyers in the US and worldwide
  • Financial strength - Our financial stability protects solar and energy storage assets

End-to-end turnkey service

Our team is here to simplify commercial solar and energy storage procurement, bringing expertise throughout the entire life cycle of your project.

  • Strategic planning for multiple sites across key markets
  • Detailed site assessment and energy analysis
  • Custom system design and engineering
  • Permitting and utility interconnection
  • Professional installation and commissioning
  • Ongoing monitoring and maintenance

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Frequently asked questions

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The key characteristics in a good commercial solar site include a roof or land unshaded by trees, buildings, or other obstructions, 3-phase electricity on site, and local grid interconnection capacity. For rooftop solar the roof should have a minimum of 100,000 square feet of available space and meet certain engineering considerations that we can review with you. For groundmount solar – a minimum five acres with electric access and free of wetlands, easements, ROWs, or other encumbrances.
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Our team will discuss your energy needs and usage, goals, and site specifics with you. And if possible, complete a site tour. We will then provide a recommendation for the best options based on an initial assessment. After an agreement is in place, the team will begin development, design, and permitting. Once complete, we will construct and interconnect the system. Operation and maintenance of the system is included for solar PPAs and leases and is available for systems purchased directly.
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How much solar you will need is entirely dependent on how much energy your site uses. Most sites will offset a portion of their energy use, typically 40-80% with solar. Few are 100% solar. Variables such as utility requirements, added energy storage, optimizing system economics for clients, production due to weather, and power outages all factor into going 100% solar. Our team will help you find the best solution for your site(s), optimizing for decarbonized energy use and generating financial benefits.
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We will ask for the site address and recent utility bills. Available electrical and structural drawings, as well as a site visit, will help us complete an energy analysis in order to provide the best solar and energy storage options for the site.
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Energy storage solutions pair well with solar. And while the cost of commercial energy storage is dropping rapidly, it can be an added expense. Sites with high demand charges generally maximize the value of storage. Adding storage can also make sense for those in areas with frequent grid reliability issues such as brown or blackouts.
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Yes. Our team often works with clients to plan for multiple sites across the U.S. and the globe, providing a long-term roadmap considering jurisdictions, current and upcoming legislation, utility pricing, and needed site improvements among other factors.
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With a solar PPA (power purchase agreement), our team designs, installs, owns, and operates the solar system while your organization only pays for the energy the solar system produces over a set period of time, usually at below utility rates.
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Federal and local tax credits and incentives go to the owner of the solar system. If you choose to purchase the system outright (build and transfer) you will receive them. If you choose a solar PPA or a solar lease, we will be the owner of the system.
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In most cases, if you have established a solar PPA or solar lease for community solar, the agreement may be assigned to the new owner for the remainder of the term.
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Most projects take between 6-12 months from initial agreement to commissioning and utility permission to operate. Actual time spent on site can vary from 1-4 months depending on the size of the solar array. Utility interconnection queues are the primary variable impacting project timeline.
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Ideally, install a solar array at the same time as you re-roof the facility. In this way any required penetrations to the roof membrane will be done by your preferred, manufacturer-certified roofer. Roofing professionals need to be certified by the manufacturer for warranty clarity. Our team will install slipsheets that match your current roof under all locations where our material touches your roof.

Generally, roofs that are less than five years old are excellent choices for solar. For roofs that are close to the end of their useful life, we can help analyze the economic benefits of moving up the roof replacement timeframe to match the solar installation. We also work side by side with your certified roofer to investigate any roof issues while the array is in place.

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Yes, our team will coordinate with all zoning and permitting offices, utilities, AHJs, fire marshals, building inspectors, and other governing bodies as needed for delivery of the project.
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Before construction, we will work with your site manager to prepare everything for the construction phase; everything from site access, safety briefings, parking, equipment staging, and scheduling. In general, there will be minimal to no disruption to your site operations throughout the construction period. The utility will require a brief shutdown at the end of the construction phase, which can be scheduled in advance around your site needs.
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With a PPA or lease, our team will operate and maintain the system to keep it running in peak condition. If you purchase the system, we are available to perform the operation and maintenance of the solar array and batteries and manage all equipment warranties.
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What happens at the end of the solar PPA or lease is determined by the agreement. The most common arrangements include removal of the array at the end of term or negotiations for a mutually satisfactory extension to the agreement.