Why the Future of Ag-Tech Relies on Prime Mover Microgrids

The energy landscape is changing, and the 2026 World Ag Expo provided a fantastic platform to discuss the evolution of onsite power. One of the biggest takeaways from our time at the SoCalGas booth was the shift in how facilities view microgrids.

At BSD Builders, Inc., we are seeing a major trend: moving away from standalone backup fuel storage and toward using the BSD SSC Microgrid as a Prime Mover.

Why choose a Prime Mover approach?

  • Continuous Savings: By generating power onsite, facilities can bypass expensive peak demand charges from the utility.
  • Unmatched Efficiency: Our system utilizes Combined Heat and Power (CHP) technology. This thermal recovery process captures waste heat to provide hot water and heating for industrial processes, dramatically increasing the total energy ROI.
  • Grid Independence: As a primary power source, the microgrid provides a “Quiet Grid” environment that is immune to external outages.

The BSD SSC Microgrid is not just an insurance policy: it is a high performance piece of industrial equipment. With HCAI/OSHPD seismic certification and a fuel-flexible design that supports a variety of fuel options and is hydrogen ready, it is built to lead your energy strategy for decades to come.

Special thanks to SoCalGas for a productive week in Tulare, Calif. We look forward to continuing our work on the 25+ active development projects currently bringing these solutions to life across California.

Watch our recap video to see the technology in action.

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“Can You Hear Me Now?” – Testing the Acoustic Impact of the BSD SSC M...A BSD Builders team member holding two Extech sound level meters showing decibel readings of 52.1 and 52.4 at a distance of 50 feet from the SSC Microgrid unit during a field test in Tulare, CA.