A few months ago, we explored the challenges faced by energy-intensive industries, and now, we’re diving deeper into the transformative benefits available to businesses with high energy demands. Microgrids are designed to provide reliable power, ensuring business continuity and operational resilience. The activation speed during an outage and the dependability of a microgrid depend on its design, control systems, and backup power systems. At its core, our Connected Microgrid® is a flexible, customizable array of services designed to reduce carbon emissions and protect against energy market volatility. It’s not just solar—we offer a range of energy applications, from cogeneration to battery storage, to meet diverse needs.
But which types of businesses stand to gain the most from this technology? Here’s a quick look at the industries that can benefit immensely from our Connected Microgrid — and why.
Healthcare Facilities (Clinics and Urgent Care Centers)
Application: Cogeneration, Battery Energy Storage
First on the list is the healthcare industry. Skilled nursing facilities and clinics require uninterrupted power to ensure patient safety and comply with regulations. Energy reliability and efficiency are essential to safeguard lives and reduce operational risks, from regulating temperatures to critical care equipment.
Benefits:
- Instant power backup to maintain life-saving equipment and critical systems
- Compliance with stringent regulatory requirements for emergency power
- Protection against costly disruptions that can risk patient safety and revenue
Data Centers and IT Services
Application: Cogeneration, Battery Energy Storage
Data centers depend on continuous power to prevent data loss and service disruptions. Microgrids activate instantly during outages, ensuring seamless operations and protecting sensitive information.
Benefits:
- Near-zero downtime with microgrid activation, protecting sensitive data
- Enhanced cybersecurity through a stable power supply
- Reduced risk of costly data loss and service interruptions
Manufacturing and Industrial Plants
Application: Cogeneration, Battery Energy Storage
This is a big one. Most manufacturers want to avoid costly downtime and equipment damage. A microgrid system equipped with backup storage can quickly get your business back online.
Benefits:
- Continuous operation of production lines, avoiding expensive shutdowns
- Protection of sensitive machinery from power surges and outages
- Ability to integrate renewable energy and reduce operational costs
Retail and Grocery Stores
Application: Battery Energy Storage
Imagine all that fresh food at your local grocery going to waste simply because there was no backup plan in place to ensure proper refrigeration. Sounds scary, right? Producing your own energy with a microgrid supports your power needs. It offers a great way to protect against short-term power outages that threaten perishable inventory and disrupt customer service.
Benefits:
- Keeping refrigeration and point-of-sale systems running during outages
- Maintaining customer service and preventing inventory spoilage
- Building customer trust through uninterrupted operations
Educational Institutions (Schools, Universities)
Application: Cogeneration, Battery Storage (building by building analysis)
It may come as a surprise, but considering that on average, over tens of thousands of students and faculty occupy these buildings, it’s no wonder a microgrid would benefit their day-to-day operations. Schools and universities need reliable power for classrooms, research, online learning, and more.
Benefits:
- Powering essential facilities like labs, dormitories, and administrative offices
- Supporting remote learning infrastructure during outages
- Reducing disruption to academic schedules and campus safety
Multifamily Buildings (Apartments, Condos)
Application: Battery Energy Storage, Cogeneration
Multifamily buildings house hundreds of residents who rely on continuous power for daily life, safety, and convenience. Microgrids are a game changer for property owners, keeping essential services running, protecting property, and making the building more attractive to current and future residents.
Benefits:
- Ensuring resident comfort and safety by keeping elevators, lighting, and essential systems operational during outages
- Maintaining security systems and critical infrastructure for uninterrupted building access and protection
- Enhancing property value and tenant satisfaction by offering resilient, reliable backup power as an amenity
Hospitality and Entertainment Venues
Application: Cogeneration
Nothing attracts more customers than a sustainable business. Hotels and venues rely on power for guest comfort, safety, and operational continuity, which all impact brand reputation.
Benefits:
- Maintaining guest comfort and safety with uninterrupted power
- Protecting revenue streams by avoiding event cancellations
- Enhancing brand reputation as a resilient and customer-focused business
Why Catalyst Power’s Connected Microgrid Is the Right Choice
Catalyst Power’s Connected Microgrid delivers reliable power activation during short-term outages, tailored to your unique business needs. By owning, operating, and maintaining the system, Catalyst Power removes the burden of upfront costs and typical operational maintenance, allowing your business to focus on what matters most: your service to the community. Whether running a hospital, data center, manufacturing plant, or retail store, our innovative solution ensures you stay powered, productive, and protected in an unpredictable energy landscape.
