On-Site Energy Solutions For Linamar Manufacturing Facilities

Overview

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Power Need

Manufacturing facilities often face rising electricity costs and fluctuating peak demand charges. Linamar Corporation needed a way to stabilize long-term energy costs while maintaining reliable power across its manufacturing operations in Ontario, Canada.

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Solution

Working with Caterpillar and Alectra Energy Solutions, Linamar installed a behind-the-meter power generation system using 12 Cat^® G3500 series natural gas generator sets. The system is integrated with Caterpillar’s Active Management Platform (Cat AMP) distributed energy resource management software to monitor energy demand and dispatch energy during periods of peak grid demand.

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Results

The solution enables Linamar to reduce energy costs during peak grid demand while maintaining reliable on-site power generation. By combining Cat generator technology with advanced energy management software, the system improves operational efficiency and supports Linamar’s long-term sustainability and cost management goals.

Summary

Linamar Corporation partnered with Caterpillar and Alectra Energy Solutions to deploy a 15.5 MW behind-the-meter power system across its manufacturing facilities in Ontario. Using 12 Cat G3500 series natural gas generator sets and the Cat Active Management Platform (AMP), the system generates and dispatches on-site power during peak grid demand, helping reduce energy costs while improving operational resilience.

Key Statistics

How does distributed battery storage improve grid performance?

15.5 MW
Behind-the-meter
power generation capacity

12
Cat^® G3500 series natural gas
generator sets installed

15-year
Power purchase agreement supporting
long-term energy strategy

Actual results may vary based on conditions and other factors.

The Impact

With intelligent energy management and on-site generation, Linamar can control electricity costs, improve operational resilience, and support long-term sustainability initiatives across its manufacturing facilities.

Quote

“These capabilities from Caterpillar and Alectra support our long-term sustainable business model through an innovative and efficient energy solution that reduces operational costs.”

Jim Jarrell
CEO and President
Linamar Corporation

What Cat solutions powers this virtual power plant solution?

The Cat G3500K Series: Natural Gas Generator Sets

The Cat K Series portfolio of natural gas generator sets deliver superior and industry-leading performance as well as significant savings.
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