Aggreko Finishes Solar Projects on Two US Service Centers

Why It Matters

The move demonstrates Aggreko’s commitment to low‑carbon operations, strengthening its ESG profile and appealing to customers demanding greener power solutions.

Key Takeaways

• 100‑kW St. Louis system covers 40% electricity
• 87.3‑kW Bridgeport system covers 64% electricity
• Projects cut Aggreko’s grid power consumption
• Part of “Energizing Change” ESG initiative
• More US service center solar installations planned for 2026

Pulse Analysis

Aggreko’s recent rooftop solar installations in St. Louis and Bridgeport illustrate a growing shift among industrial service providers toward on‑site renewable generation. By installing a 100‑kilowatt array that supplies roughly 40 % of the Missouri facility’s electricity and an 87.3‑kilowatt system covering about 64 % of the New Jersey center’s demand, the company reduces its reliance on the regional grid and mitigates exposure to volatile wholesale power prices. Distributed solar also frees up capacity for Aggreko’s core business—temporary power and temperature solutions—by offsetting a substantial portion of baseline consumption with clean energy.

The projects are a cornerstone of Aggreko’s “Energizing Change” sustainability framework, which targets company‑wide emissions reductions through renewable procurement and efficiency measures. As customers across manufacturing, events, and data‑center sectors tighten their carbon footprints, Aggreko’s ability to demonstrate on‑site solar generation strengthens its ESG credentials and opens doors to green‑focused contracts. Moreover, the on‑site generation translates into lower operational expenditures, as solar power carries minimal marginal cost after installation, enhancing profit margins while aligning with investor expectations for climate‑responsible performance.

Looking ahead, Aggreko plans to replicate this model at additional U.S. service centers through 2026, positioning the firm to meet emerging regulatory incentives such as the Investment Tax Credit and state‑level renewable portfolio standards. Scaling distributed solar across its network could eventually supply the majority of its facility loads, further decarbonizing the company’s footprint and creating a replicable blueprint for peers in the temporary power market. The strategic rollout not only future‑proofs Aggreko against tightening emissions regulations but also differentiates it as a low‑carbon service provider in a competitive landscape.

Aggreko finishes solar projects on two US service centers

By Kelly Pickerel

Energy and temperature solutions provider Aggreko has completed solar projects on two service centers — a 100‑kW system in St. Louis, Missouri, and an 87.3‑kW system in Bridgeport, New Jersey.

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Caption: The Bridgeport, New Jersey, installation.

The two solar installations will reduce Aggreko’s grid power usage. The St. Louis solar panels provide about 40 % of the service center’s annual electricity needs, while the Bridgeport array will supply about 64 % of the facility’s power needs.

“We are excited to continue our drive to install distributed solar at Aggreko’s various service centers,” says Todd Aston, VP of ESG at Aggreko. “Supplanting grid energy with on‑site renewable power at our St. Louis and Bridgeport locations demonstrates to customers Aggreko’s commitment to keeping our customers and communities powered on through our Energizing Change sustainability framework. We look forward to continuing our service center solar installations in 2026 as we take practical steps to align Aggreko with the low‑emissions focus guiding many of our customers.”

Aggreko’s Energizing Change campaign seeks to reduce company‑wide emissions, and a major part of this effort is meeting the energy needs of service centers through distributed, renewable resources. Last year, the company completed installation of a solar facility at its New Orleans service center, with the rooftop panels supplying over 92 % of the facility’s power needs. Through the rest of 2026, Aggreko is continuing work to complete solar projects at several additional service centers in the United States.

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Kelly Pickerel

Kelly Pickerel has more than 15 years of experience reporting on the U.S. solar industry and is currently editor in chief of Solar Power World. Email: [email protected].