Costco Off-Grid Tire Center to be Powered By Trinity Energy

Trinity Energy has deployed a modular, off-grid electrified energy system at Costco Wholesale’s Norwalk, Connecticut warehouse. The new installation allows the retailer’s standalone Costco off-grid tire center to operate entirely independent of the traditional grid.

The solar and battery-powered microgrid generates, stores, and delivers clean energy on-site. It can provide up to 2 MWh of power per day, fully meeting the tire center’s energy demands, Trinity said.

Costco Off-Grid Tire Center

“Energy should be treated as a necessary, finite resource. As opposed to an expense or balance sheet charge,” said Shay Reed, Assistant General Merchandising Manager at Costco Wholesale. “Our work with Trinity shows how energy can become a real asset that secures our operations, aligns with our sustainability goals, and reduces risk. This partnership is helping us lead the way toward greater energy independence.”

The collaboration reflects Trinity’s strategy to empower enterprises with off-grid infrastructure, it said. Modular microgrids deliver rapid deployment and flexible electrification for sectors such as fleet depots, hospitality, commercial facilities, and multi-family properties, according to Trinity.

Meeting Rising Energy Demands

Experts predict growing demand from AI infrastructure and electric vehicle adoption will strain grid capacity, making off-grid solutions more critical. Trinity said its microgrids integrate solar generation, battery storage, inverters, and distribution systems to address grid instability, rising costs, and environmental mandates.

“This isn’t just about providing clean energy. It’s about redefining energy as a strategic asset,” said Darin Leonard, President of Trinity Energy. “We’re enabling our partners to generate and manage their own energy with speed, autonomy, and ethical integrity.”