Energy storage on the front side of the meter

What is the difference between behind the meter and front-of-the-meter systems?

BEHIND-THE-METER VS. FRONT-OF-THE-METER While behind-the-meter and front-of-the-meter systems are integral parts of the energy mix, they serve different roles and impact energy users differently. Behind-the-meter systems allow customers to take control of their energy generation and use, offering potential cost savings and increased resilience.

What is the difference between a behind the meter and FTM system?

In many cases, excess energy generated by behind-the-meter systems can be sold back to the grid, providing an additional source of income or energy credits for the customer. On the other hand, Front-of-the-Meter (FTM) systems are on the utility side of the meter.

What is a front-of-the-meter energy system?

Front-of-the-meter typically includes large-scale energy generation and storage facilities like power plants, wind farms, solar parks, and large-scale energy storage systems. The energy produced or stored in these systems is used to supply the grid and distributed to various customers – residential, commercial, or industrial.

What is a 'behind-the-Meter' Meter?

“Behind-the-meter” (BTM) refers to any direct supply energy system or energy-related activity located on the customer side of the installed customer utility meter. It is independent of the energy utility provider and doesn’t need to be ‘monitored and counted’ via that meter to be used.

What is behind the Meter (BTM)?

Behind-the-meter (BTM) refers to the energy systems located on the customer’s side of the utility meter. These systems could include solar panels, battery storage, or energy-efficient appliances.

What are behind-the-Meter (BTM) energy solutions?

Behind-the-meter energy solutions refer to energy generation, storage, and management systems located on the consumer’s side of the utility meter.