Power Generation and Microgrids
Distributed power systems designed for reliability, flexibility, and long-term performance.
Development stage: No microgrid pilots have been commissioned. The four pilots described on this page are in active development. Progress is tracked using stage labels, not dates.
Distributed Generation at Commercial Scale
Emergent Energy develops and operates distributed power generation systems anchored by 1MW grid-interconnected microgrids.
Our microgrids combine multiple generation sources — including solar photovoltaic systems, no-carbon turboexpander generators, and natural gas turbines for firm capacity — with battery energy storage, creating resilient local energy systems capable of delivering power reliably regardless of grid conditions.
Our approach is designed for high-value commercial, industrial, and institutional customers who require reliable, cost-effective energy that is not wholly dependent on centralized grid infrastructure.
A core differentiator of Emergent's generation model is vertical fuel integration: our upstream natural gas production directly supplies our generation fleet, reducing external fuel risk, improving dispatch economics, and creating margin advantages unavailable to operators who rely entirely on spot fuel markets.
We are currently developing four initial 1MW pilot projects across Illinois, California, Kansas, and Colorado. These pilots are designed to validate our model, establish regulatory precedent, and demonstrate the economics of our integrated platform to future commercial and capital partners.
Architecture
Solar photovoltaic | No-carbon turboexpander (EcoTorque) generators | Natural gas turbines (firm capacity)
Battery energy storage systems for load balancing, demand smoothing, and dispatch optimization.
Grid-tied architecture with local dispatch capability — operates in concert with the grid, not in isolation.
Natural gas sourced from Emergent upstream operations, supplemented by pipeline supply where required.
Interested in Hosting a Microgrid?
We are actively seeking commercial and industrial host sites for our pilot program. If your facility has significant power demand and you want to explore on-site distributed generation, we want to hear from you.