DYMON SELF STORAGE - OTTAWA
At a DYMON facility nearby, the security cameras are still recording, the doors still open with a phone app, and the climate control system never skipped a beat.
That's not luck. It's two systems working together: solar power that cuts our everyday emissions, and backup generators that keep everything running when the grid doesn't.
Why Storage Needs Real Power Behind It
A storage facility runs on electricity more than people realize. Security systems, digital locks, lighting, and climate control all depend on it around the clock. If the power goes out and nothing backs it up, a "climate-controlled" suite stops being climate-controlled the moment the grid does.
Power outages are becoming more common across Canada, not less.
Power outages are becoming more common across Canada, not less. The Government of Canada points to extreme weather, including freezing rain, high winds, and wildfires, as the leading cause, and notes that climate change is making these events more frequent and severe.
What Solar Power Actually Does at DYMON
We're not a small pilot project. Since becoming the largest private sector generator of power in the City of Ottawa under Ontario's Feed-in-Tariff program, we've kept building. Today, DYMON's rooftop solar arrays produce enough electricity to power roughly 790 average Canadian homes for a year, across 18 locations throughout Ottawa and the GTA, and growing.
| What DYMON's solar program does | The real number |
|---|---|
| Solar panels installed across DYMON facilities | 19,620 panels |
| Electricity generated each year | 8,642,000 kWh (8,642 MWh) |
| Average family homes that could run on it for a year | Approximately 790 homes |
| CO2 emissions avoided per year | 2,533,960 lbs (approximately 252 cars off the road) |
That's on top of LEED-standard construction across our buildings, an LED lighting retrofit, and an electric and hybrid vehicle fleet. Solar isn't a side project for us. It's part of how our buildings are built.
Some storage providers talk about purchasing renewable energy credits or partnering with a green electricity supplier. That's a fine start, but it's not the same as generating the power yourself, on your own rooftops, and being able to show the numbers. That's the DYMON Difference.
Why Backup Generators Matter Just as Much
Solar panels stop producing at night and during outages, since standard systems shut off to protect the grid. That's exactly when backup power matters most. Every DYMON location includes reliable backup generator support, so access, security, and climate control keep running even when the power around us doesn't.
For Storage Guests, this means a climate-controlled suite stays climate-controlled through a storm, and 24/7 access stays real, not just a promise on a website.
One Question Worth Asking Any Storage Provider
Ask directly: "What happens to my Storage Suite's climate control and security during a power outage?" If the answer is vague, there's likely no real backup system behind it.
Ask for the details before storing. Call us at 1-844-693-9666 or email guestservices@dymon.ca.
