On-Demand Power in Practice
Permanent onsite generation
such as turbines, CHP plants and solar-plus-storage provides immediate capacity and operational autonomy.
Standby and backup systems
ensure continuity during outages and peaks. The commercial standby generator market, valued at $7.3 billion in 2024, is projected to grow at 7.6% annually into the 2030s.
Temporary and portable systems
bridge short-term needs, from construction to seasonal peaks. The global power rental market, worth $10.5 billion in 2023, is expected to reach $15.8 billion by 2030.
These approaches do not replace grid service; they support and complement it. A facility microgrid, for example, may draw from the grid during normal operation, switch to batteries for short fluctuations and use onsite generation during peaks or outages. Such systems not only improve resilience but can also help utilities by reducing peak loads and providing demand response.
