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For any industrial or commercial operation, consistent and reliable access to power is not a luxury—it is essential. In the Southeast, factors ranging from an aging power infrastructure to the increasing frequency of hurricanes and unpredictable winter storms create significant energy challenges.
Microgrids are scalable, localized energy solutions that provide the critical dependability modern operations need. More than just an emergency power supply, they can significantly reduce overall energy costs and decrease dependence on centralized utilities.
Energy Systems Southeast (ESSE) has delivered custom power solutions since our founding in 2001. We have always had a strong commitment to providing comprehensive, reliable energy strategies backed by decades of experience. Our sales team’s extensive engineering backgrounds ensure that every solution is meticulously planned for optimal performance.
As North America’s largest Generac Industrial distributor, we leverage proven, top-tier technology to design custom microgrids with a range of integrated functionalities, including micrgrid controllers, EV chargers, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and industrial generators.
A microgrid is a self-sufficient, localized group of electricity sources and loads that can operate independently from the traditional utility grid. A microgrid functions as a single, controllable entity, allowing it to disconnect from the main grid—a process known as “islanding”—and operate autonomously whenever needed, such as during a power outage. This capability protects critical operations from power loss and enhances energy resilience.
Microgrids integrate various distributed energy resources (DERs)—such as solar panels, wind turbines, industrial generators, and battery storage systems—to supply power to a defined area like a hospital, data center, college campus, or manufacturing facility. They can operate in both grid-connected and island modes, offering unmatched flexibility and direct control over energy resources.
Microgrids allow commercial and industrial organizations to reduce their energy costs, lower their carbon footprint, and reliably back up critical loads in the event of a blackout. Some of the biggest benefits of these solutions include:
Microgrids act as a dependable, uninterrupted power supply during grid outages. By providing a seamless transfer to backup power, they make sure critical services and sensitive equipment remain operational, safeguarding against data loss and operational downtime.
By optimizing energy usage with intelligent controls, microgrids can significantly reduce energy costs through peak shaving, demand response, or island mode using stored energy during times of high utility rates to minimize expensive peak demand charges.
By integrating renewable energy sources, microgrids reduce reliance on fossil fuels and minimize an organization’s greenhouse gas emissions. This helps companies meet corporate sustainability targets and environmental regulations.
Microgrids empower facilities to generate and manage their own power, reducing dependence on centralized utilities and mitigating risks associated with grid instability and volatile energy pricing.
Microgrid systems are extremely versatile. At ESSE, each solution is tailored to our customers’ specific operational and financial goals. The primary types of microgrids we design and install include:
A BESS uses advanced battery technology, typically lithium-ion, to store excess energy generated from renewable sources or the grid. These systems are crucial for balancing supply and demand within the microgrid, maintaining stable voltage and frequency, and providing a stable power supply during peak demand or grid outages.
An automatic transfer switch (ATS) enables the seamless transition between the main utility grid and backup power sources. It constantly monitors utility power and automatically switches to the microgrid’s backup sources during an outage, ensuring an uninterrupted power supply.
Industrial generators provide electricity during extended outages or when renewable sources are insufficient. Fueled by diesel or natural gas, they are essential for mission-critical operations that require continuous, long-duration power.
The controller is the brain of the microgrid, using advanced software and hardware to manage energy distribution and optimize performance. These systems coordinate all components and often use predictive algorithms for load and weather forecasting to maintain the most efficient operation.
At ESSE, we leverage our deep industry expertise to design and install microgrid solutions that safeguard access to power for a diverse range of sectors. We help clients meet their unique energy goals across industries, including:
For data centers and cloud service applications where uptime is paramount, data center microgrids provide the uninterrupted power necessary to prevent data loss and ensure service continuity.
Hospitals, medical offices, and research facilities rely on our microgrid solutions to maintain power for life-saving equipment, patient records, and critical services during any grid outage. With microgrids, patient care is never compromised.
Reliable power is essential for continuous production and supply chain integrity for manufacturing plants, warehouses, and automotive suppliers. Microgrids prevent costly downtime and protect sensitive equipment.
Microgrids ensure that cell towers, call centers, and communication networks remain fully operational during grid failures, which is vital for both daily connectivity and emergency response coordination.
Office complexes, banking centers, and retail chains benefit from microgrids by facilitating uninterrupted business operations, enhancing security systems, and reducing energy costs.
As a leader in EV infrastructure solutions, we design microgrids to support the expansion of EV charging stations by providing a scalable, reliable, and sustainable power source independent of the grid’s capacity.
As the Southeast’s leading microgrid company, ESSE delivers comprehensive, turnkey microgrid solutions tailored to the unique operational needs of our clients. Our proven track record is built on a foundation of engineering excellence and an unwavering commitment to reliability. Our end-to-end services include:
Microgrids represent a resilient and transformative approach to energy management, offering the efficiency and sustainability that modern infrastructure demands. As an industry leader founded in 2001, Energy Systems Southeast (ESSE) is the trusted partner for customized microgrid solutions that meet the evolving energy needs of the Southeast.
To explore how a microgrid can benefit your facility and to learn about available incentives and financing options, consult with our expert engineering team today. Or, if you know what microgrid solution you might require, request a quote to get started.
