How to Buy Commercial Solar - a Connected Microgrid from Catalyst Power

Making the decision to power your business with clean energy puts you on the path to long-term budget certainty, energy cost savings, and helps your business become a sustainable, local asset in your community. One of the best ways to maximize this is through distributed energy generation.  

A prime example of distributed generation is a Connected Microgrid® solution, a Catalyst Power owned solar array.  

What is a Connected Microgrid? 

A Connected Microgrid is a combination of custom-sized, non-penetrating solar panels and optional add-on battery storage. It’s a behind-the-meter solution that gives you on-site solar generation for your business. It allows you to produce power directly on your own property, generating a portion of your energy via renewable sources to supplement your current energy supply. You get the financial and environmental benefits of distributed energy generation without costly transmission fees or other complications from owning the array.

How does a Connected Microgrid work? 

A solar array is installed on your property and if desired, add-on batteries. This solar array uses the energy from the sun to power your business. If you opt for batteries, you’ll get to store more energy which supports your business’s everyday energy consumption. This alleviates pressure on the grid, which lowers your overall energy cost, and reduces your dependency on fossil fuels. It also reduces greenhouse gas emissions that pollute our air quality and gives you a long-lasting, reliable solution to your high energy bills. 

Why should I invest in a Connected Microgrid? 

A Connected Microgrid solution is the best choice for your business if you’re a middle-market business owner who owns your building or currently has a long-term lease. Catalyst Power builds the solar array for you, including owning and operating the array without any upfront costs or heavy lifting from the customer. This provides access to renewable energy with no investment on your part.

Where can I get a Connected Microgrid? 

Catalyst Power not only offers an innovative suite of energy solutions like Community Solar and custom-priced commercial retail electricity, but we are also a proud supplier of our one-of-a-kind Connected Microgrid product.  

How do I sign up? 

You can sign up by visiting our online portal (yes, it’s that easy), and submit your information there. All we need is your historical usage, and your underwriting materials, along with a signed Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). By signing a PPA with Catalyst Power, you lock in a long-term agreement (20-25 years) that gives you a consistent, reliable energy supply, and lower energy bills. 

Contact one of our energy experts today, and we’ll set you on the path to immediate savings.