Energy Resilience with Distributed Power Systems
Ensure uninterrupted operations and business continuity with distributed power systems—delivering energy resilience at both the local and grid level through gas peaking plants, battery storage, CHP, and microgrids.
Overview
In today’s energy environment—shaped by climate change, grid instability, and a growing reliance on intermittent renewables—resilient power infrastructure is mission-critical. Clarke Energy delivers low-carbon distributed energy systems that ensure power continuity for critical operations and support the wider grid.
Whether enhancing grid-level stability through hydrogen-ready gas peaking and battery energy storage (BESS), or providing on-site resilience via microgrids and CHP with island mode and black start capabilities, Clarke Energy’s solutions are engineered for today and ready for tomorrow.
Local Energy Resilience: CHP, Microgrids and Back Up Power
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Systems
Islandable Microgrids
Back-up Power for Critical Operations
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Systems
High-efficiency INNIO Jenbacher CHP systems generate electricity and capture waste heat for use on-site—offering significant cost and carbon savings. Equipped with island mode and black start functionality, they maintain energy supply during outages and reduce dependence on diesel backup.
✔ Ideal for:
• Hospitals and healthcare facilities
• Industrial and manufacturing operations
• District energy and municipal sites
Sustainable, secure, and scalable—CHP is a proven alternative to diesel for long-duration resilience.
Islandable Microgrids
Clarke Energy designs fully integrated microgrids that combine:
• CHP systems
• Solar PV
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Intelligent control platforms
These microgrids can operate independently from the grid in island mode, automatically detecting outages and maintaining continuous power. Perfect for facilities where uptime is essential—such as data centers, military sites, water utilities, and telecom hubs.
Back-up Power for Critical Operations
When power outages occur, speed and reliability are essential. Clarke Energy can gas and diesel-based standby generation systems that provide immediate power to protect critical operations.
Our back-up power solutions can be designed for standby, prime, or continuous operation and can integrate seamlessly with CHP systems, microgrids, or battery storage to create a layered resilience strategy.
• Gas-powered standby generators offer lower emissions and quieter operation compared to diesel, with the added advantage of connection to secure pipeline gas supplies—removing the need for frequent fuel deliveries.
• Diesel-powered standby generators remain the preferred option where rapid deployment, high-power density, or off-grid fuel storage is required. Clarke Energy supplies high-performance diesel units designed for extended runtimes and quick start-up.
• Hybrid backup options combine diesel or gas generators with battery energy storage for silent, zero-emission operation during short outages and instant transition to generation during longer events.
By leveraging our experience in distributed generation, we can tailor a back-up power solution that matches your site’s operational profile, fuel availability, and resilience requirements—whether for healthcare, data centres, manufacturing, or municipal services.
Intelligent Controls for Smart Energy Management
Central to every Clarke Energy system is a smart control layer that enables:
• Real-time load balancing
• Seamless transitions in and out of island mode
• Remote system monitoring and diagnostics
• Participation in grid services and demand-side response
These controls future-proof your power system for regulatory, market, and operational changes.
These systems enable demand-side flexibility, support critical load management, and offer grid independence in both temporary and long-term outages.
Applications and Sector Benefits
• Clarke Energy’s resilient energy solutions are tailored to sectors where continuous power is non-negotiable:Healthcare – Critical care and life-safety systems
• Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure – AI workloads and 24/7 uptime
• Industry & Manufacturing – Continuous process power
• Utilities & Municipalities – Public safety and essential services
• Defence & Emergency Response – Grid independence and security
Grid-Level Resilience: Gas Peaking and Hybrid Solutions
Grid Level Resilience
Gas Peaking Stations
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Hybrid Power Solutions
Grid Level Resilience
With a move away from large base-load centralized power plants and towards greater amounts of intermittent solar and wind power, electricity grids are under increasing strain. Clarke Energy can provide several solutions in support of the grid, including hydrogen-ready gas peaking stations, battery energy storage systems and hybrid technology, typically a combination of gas engines and BESS.
Gas Peaking Stations
As power grids incorporate more solar and wind, grid stability becomes more complex. Clarke Energy supplies hydrogen-ready gas peaking stations that respond rapidly to changes in demand, helping balance the grid with clean, dispatchable capacity.
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
BESS can absorb excess renewable energy and release it when needed—playing a key role in frequency response, load shifting, and backup power. Clarke Energy integrates BESS with gas engines to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.
Hybrid Power Solutions
Our hybrid systems combine gas engines, renewables, and BESS to optimise fuel use and improve system responsiveness. Advanced control systems coordinate energy sources, ensuring seamless transitions between grid, storage, and generation.
Energy Resilience and the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Energy resilience is not just about keeping the lights on—it’s a key enabler of sustainable development. Clarke Energy’s distributed power solutions directly contribute to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), supporting both environmental responsibility and social progress.
• SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy
Our CHP, microgrid, and hybrid systems deliver reliable, efficient, and low-carbon power to communities and industries, reducing dependency on centralised, fossil-fuel-heavy grids.
• SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
We design and deploy resilient, future-ready energy infrastructure that supports economic growth and innovation, from industrial manufacturing to digital infrastructure.
• SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
Microgrids and distributed generation help cities maintain essential services during grid failures, safeguarding healthcare, water, transport, and emergency systems.
• SDG 13 – Climate Action
By integrating renewable energy, energy storage, and hydrogen-ready technologies, we help organisations cut greenhouse gas emissions while increasing operational security.
• SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
Clarke Energy works with governments, utilities, and private partners to deliver projects that align with local and global sustainability objectives.
By aligning energy resilience projects with the UN SDGs, Clarke Energy ensures that investments in reliability also deliver long-term social, environmental, and economic benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions about Energy Resilience
What is energy resilience?
Energy resilience is the ability to maintain continuous power supply during grid failures, emergencies, or extreme weather events.
How does Clarke Energy support resilience?
We design microgrids, hybrid systems, and CHP solutions that keep critical systems powered even when the grid is unavailable.
Can microgrids operate independently?
Yes. Our microgrids are designed to operate in island mode, supplying power without grid connection.
Is CHP more resilient than diesel backup?
Yes CHP provides continuous, low-carbon power and heat, operating independently for longer durations than most diesel systems.
What sectors rely most on resilient power?
Healthcare, data centres, utilities, and any industry requiring continuous, mission-critical power.
What solutions does Clarke Energy provide for grid stability?
Clarke Energy supplies hydrogen-ready gas peaking plants, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and hybrid power solutions that deliver fast-response capacity, frequency regulation, and grid balancing services.
How do Clarke Energy’s gas peaking stations support renewable energy integration?
Our gas peaking stations provide dispatchable, low-carbon backup power, quickly ramping up to fill gaps caused by intermittent wind or solar generation—helping grid operators maintain reliable supply during peak demand or sudden fluctuations.
Can Clarke Energy integrate energy storage for grid services?
Yes we design battery energy storage systems (BESS) that deliver services such as frequency response, peak shaving, and load shifting. BESS can also be combined with gas engines for hybrid systems that maximise efficiency and reduce emissions.
Are Clarke Energy’s power plants future-proof for hydrogen?
INNIO Jenbacher gas engines supplied by Clarke Energy are hydrogen-ready, enabling grid operators to transition from natural gas to zero-carbon fuels without replacing core infrastructure.
How can Clarke Energy’s hybrid solutions reduce grid instability?
By integrating gas engines, renewables, and BESS with advanced control systems, our hybrid solutions deliver fast-response power, voltage support, and spinning reserve, enhancing grid reliability during outages or demand surges.
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