Session Chair: Rod Walton - EnergyTech

As the consumers in the industrial and commercial sector transition to more sustainable and flexible energy solutions, the need for reliable and efficient power sources for high variability loads has become increasingly important. Onsite generation, which involves the decentralized production of electricity at or near the point of use, offers a promising solution to address this challenge.

This presentation will explore the role of onsite generation in supporting loads characterized by significant fluctuations in demand due to factors such as industrial processes or IT spikes coming from the newest GPU equipped data racks. It will examine the technical, economic, and environmental considerations of implementing onsite generation using gas turbines, reciprocating engines, or fuel cells. The goal is to highlight what type of onsite generation is better suited to enhance reliability, reduce operational costs, and improve resilience for high variability loads, offering a viable alternative to traditional grid-based power solutions.