Energy Autonomy and Backup Power for Gas Stations

GeoWatt designs and supplies integrated energy systems from Almaty for gas stations and roadside service complexes across Kazakhstan and Central Asia. We combine solar PV, energy storage systems, backup generators, EMS and the existing utility grid into a complete engineering project with priority power supply for critical loads.

GeoWatt LLC offers comprehensive solutions to improve energy sustainability and reduce operating costs for gas stations and roadside service facilities.

The solution is tailored to the specific load structure of a specific facility and can integrate the existing electrical grid, solar power generation, energy storage systems, backup generation, and automatic energy management.

The system's primary objective is to ensure the uninterrupted operation of critical loads: fuel pumps, cash register equipment, communications, security systems, lighting, refrigeration, and process equipment.

If there are cafes, stores, service areas, and other additional loads, the system is designed to prioritize loads and automatically shut down non-essential loads when available power is limited.

The control system automatically distributes energy between the grid, on-site generation, and storage systems, provides backup for critical loads, and reduces peak loads on the external grid.

GeoWatt performs a preliminary analysis of the facility's energy consumption, generates an energy balance, and proposes a technically and economically feasible system configuration.

Complete Energy Solution for Gas Stations and Service Complexes

Continuous fuel dispensing, store operations and services — integrated into one GeoWatt energy system

Energy Sources

Solar Power Plant
Solar Power PlantOn-site power generation to reduce electricity consumption from the grid.
Utility Grid
Utility GridPrimary or supplementary power supply for the facility.
Energy Storage
Energy StorageBackup power, peak shaving and instant support for critical loads.
Backup Generator
Backup GeneratorSupports long-duration autonomous operation when the utility grid is unavailable.
Solar Thermal System
Solar Thermal SystemSolar thermal energy for hot water and part of the facility’s thermal load.
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GeoWatt Energy Center

1. Power Circuit

Power Circuit

Inverters · ATS · power distribution between sources and loads.

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2. EMS — Smart Control

EMS

Source balancing · load priorities · monitoring · operating scenarios.

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3. Energy Storage

Energy Storage

Backup · peak shaving · support for priority groups A and B.

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4. Thermal Center

Thermal Center
Solar heat priority · auxiliary heating by heat pump or backup boiler when required.
electrical energy thermal energy EMS logic and control
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Load Priorities

A. Always On

Fuel dispensers · tank automation · cashier · communications · security

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B. Essential

Refrigeration · working lighting · minimum ventilation and climate control

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C. Adjustable

Kitchen and café · air conditioning · heating · hot water

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D. Shut Down First

EV charging · advertising · decorative lighting

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Gas Station Complex

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Fuel DispensingCritical operating function of the facility.
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Store and CashierRetail area, POS equipment and fiscal operations.
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Café and RefrigerationCustomer service and refrigeration equipment.
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Lighting and SecuritySecurity systems, CCTV and essential lighting.
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EV ChargingAdditional controllable load when spare power capacity is available.
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Hotel and ShowersOptional service module for a highway service complex.
Modular Additions
STORE CAFÉ HOTEL SHOWERS DHW EV Charging
GeoWatt Gas Station Complex

Three System Operating Modes

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Urban Gas Station

Urban Gas Station

The utility grid and solar generation supply the facility. Energy storage reduces peak demand and supports short outages.

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Highway Gas Station

Highway Gas Station

Solar generation and energy storage cover the base load, while the backup generator provides long-duration autonomy.

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Grid Outage

Gas station operation during a grid outage

Energy storage instantly picks up critical Group A loads, after which the EMS automatically starts the backup generator.

Benefits for the Gas Station / Service Complex Owner

Continuous Fuel DispensingCritical systems continue operating when the utility grid is unavailable or unstable.
Reduced Costs and Peak DemandThe EMS manages energy sources and storage according to facility load priorities.
Lower Generator Fuel ConsumptionThe generator is used as long-duration backup rather than the first source of power.
Modular Expansion of the ComplexStore, café, hotel, showers, DHW and EV charging can be added as the facility develops.