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Businesses Seek Power Certainty Amidst Grid Strain
24 Aug
Summary
- Onsite generation is now a priority for businesses needing power certainty.
- Customers are ordering larger power systems, from 3 to 6 megawatts.
- Utility grid constraints are driving businesses to seek faster power solutions.
Businesses facing strained American utility capacity are driving significant demand for larger onsite power systems, according to Capstone Energy+ CEO Vince Canino.
The necessity for "energy certainty" has shifted the focus from cost reduction to securing power for expansion, particularly for sectors like healthcare and data centers.
Capstone is now observing customers purchasing substantially larger generation blocks, with 3, 4, and 6-megawatt systems becoming more common than previous smaller projects.
Customers are expediting decisions for onsite power due to delays in securing capacity from traditional utilities, prioritizing immediate power availability over investment returns.
Recently, Capstone installed a 2 MW combined heat and power system at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego, offering electricity and backup power.
