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Lineage temperature-controlled storage facilities powered by regional electrical grid, on-site renewable energy, advanced microgrids, and artificial intelligence

Lineage temperature-controlled storage facilities are primarily powered by the regional electrical grid, but they leverage a mix of on-site renewable energy, advanced microgrids, and artificial intelligence to maximize efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure resilience during outages. [1, 2, 3] 

Lineage's approach to powering its global network relies on a few key systems:
On-Site Solar & Renewable Generation Lineage has deployed massive arrays of rooftop solar panels across its portfolio to generate clean electricity locally. [2, 4] 

Advanced Microgrids: The company uses microgrids at select pilot sites (such as Colton, CA, and Salem, OR). These systems combine on-site solar, battery storage, and advanced software to optimize power consumption. [2, 5] 

Linear Generators: Pioneered at their Colton, California facility, Lineage uses linear generators paired with solar panels to produce dispatchable power, ensuring facility operations run even when the regional grid struggles. [6, 7] 

AI and Energy Management: Since 2019, Lineage has utilized artificial intelligence to control its massive refrigeration systems. The software dynamically manages energy loads and stabilizes the grid while keeping freezers at consistent temperatures. [1, 2, 3, 8] 

Backup Power Systems: To safeguard perishable food inventories, facilities are equipped with heavy-duty backup generators (like diesel-powered units) to ensure freezers stay cold during local blackouts. [1, 9] 

Would you like to know more about how Lineage's AI-driven software reduces energy costs, or explore the specific energy initiatives at a Lineage facility in the Pacific Northwest?

[1] [https://www.onelineage.com](https://www.onelineage.com/news-stories/microgrid-powering-cold-chain-innovation)
[2] [https://www.onelineage.com](https://www.onelineage.com/news-stories/lineage-salem-first-microgrid)
[3] [https://trellis.net](https://trellis.net/article/behind-lineages-innovative-solar-plus-linear-generator-installation/)
[4] [https://www.onelineage.com](https://www.onelineage.com/services/sustainable-warehousing)
[5] [https://www.powerflex.com](https://www.powerflex.com/customers/lineage-logistics-colton)
[6] [https://www.bay-grove.com](https://www.bay-grove.com/press/2022/1/4/lineage-logistics-announces-its-first-cold-storage-facility-to-produce-100-of-its-energy-consumption-on-site)
[7] [https://www.mmh.com](https://www.mmh.com/article/lineage_logistics_cold_storage_facility_to_produce_100_of_its_energy_consum)
[8] [https://www.linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jennifergranholm_the-ai-power-crunch-sparks-a-15-gwh-sodium-ion-activity-7427752526860656640-DXIO)
[9] [https://www.onelineage.com](https://www.onelineage.com/facilities/waddell)