Behind the Meter Energy Optimisation

Our Behind the Meter Energy Solutions support commercial and industrial customers in managing energy directly at site level. We design, operate, and optimise on-site renewable generation, battery storage, and load management solutions to reduce energy costs, increase resilience, and improve energy efficiency.

These solutions operate independently of, or alongside, grid export arrangements and are tailored to each site’s operational profile. By aligning generation, storage, and demand, we help customers maximise the value of their energy assets while reducing exposure to market volatility and grid constraints.

Our team combines technical, commercial, and operational expertise to deliver practical, scalable behind-the-meter solutions that support decarbonisation goals while maintaining reliability and cost control.

Deliverables

Assessment of site energy demand and consumption profiles
Design and optimisation of on-site renewable generation and storage
Load management and demand optimisation strategies
Integration of behind-the-meter assets with site operations
Performance monitoring and operational reporting
Ongoing optimisation to maximise energy cost savings
Support for energy resilience and security of supple

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Case Studies

Explore how Galetech Group delivers sustainable energy solutions from concept to completion.

Energy Support Services

Hybrid Wind & Solar Auto-Production Project

Galetech delivered Ireland’s largest co-located, behind-the-meter hybrid renewable energy project, integrating wind and solar generation to directly supply energy to a private client’s operations. The project was led through feasibility, planning, procurement, and construction, culminating in a fully operational renewable energy system designed to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions while improving energy resilience for the client.

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Renewable Support Services

Auto-Production Wind Turbine Project

Galetech provided project management and technical advisory services for the installation of a 3 MW Enercon E-101 wind turbine at the Janssen Pharmaceutical facility in Ringaskiddy, Cork. The project was developed as a behind-the-meter renewable energy solution, enabling the client to generate clean electricity directly on-site to support its manufacturing operations. Surplus electricity generated by the turbine is exported to the grid through a REFIT PPA structure, providing additional commercial value.

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Renewable Support Services

Welsh Water - Welsh Water (BTM Wind Programme)

Galetech Energy Services (GES) is providing client-side development and planning management support for Welsh Water’s behind-the-meter (BTM) wind generation programme across multiple operational sites in Wales.

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Support Services

Large-Scale Wind Auto-Production Project

Galetech delivered Ireland’s first large-scale wind auto-production project, designed to provide renewable electricity directly to a major industrial client in County Cork. The project integrates two Enercon E-82 wind turbines operating under a behind-the-meter structure, enabling the client to significantly reduce exposure to electricity price volatility while lowering carbon emissions. The development was led through feasibility, planning, funding support, procurement, and full project execution.

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FAQs

1. What does “behind the meter” mean?
Behind the meter refers to energy generation, storage, and consumption that occurs on the customer’s side of the electricity meter. These systems supply energy directly to a site rather than exporting it to the grid, allowing customers to reduce energy costs, manage demand, and improve resilience.

2. What types of customers are suitable for behind-the-meter solutions?
Behind-the-meter solutions are suited to commercial and industrial customers with significant or variable energy demand, including manufacturing sites, data centres, logistics facilities, and large commercial buildings. They can also support customers seeking improved energy resilience or reduced exposure to grid constraints.

3. Do behind-the-meter systems export electricity to the grid?
Not necessarily. Many behind-the-meter systems are designed to minimise or avoid export altogether. Where export is required or beneficial, systems can be configured to operate in both behind-the-meter and export modes, subject to regulatory and grid requirements.

4. How do behind-the-meter solutions reduce energy costs?
Cost savings are achieved by maximising on-site renewable generation, optimising battery storage usage, and managing demand to reduce peak consumption and network charges. This reduces reliance on grid electricity and helps stabilise long-term energy costs.

5. Do you provide ongoing operation and optimisation?
Yes. We provide ongoing monitoring, operational support, and optimisation to ensure behind-the-meter systems continue to perform as intended. This includes performance tracking, system adjustments, and support as site energy needs evolve.