nearsite

Near-site, written as nearsite or near-site in some sources, is a term used across several industries to describe operations, facilities, or services located close to the point of use or to the customer. There is no single standardized definition, and the precise meaning varies by sector, project, and contractual arrangement.

In energy and utilities, near-site generation or near-site power refers to producing electricity or heat in close proximity to a facility—such as distributed generation, campus microgrids, or combined heat and power plants—to reduce transmission losses, improve reliability, and enable more flexible energy management. In manufacturing and logistics, near-site production or assembly emphasizes locating facilities near markets or suppliers to shorten lead times, lower transportation costs, and support responsive supply chains. In information technology, near-site processing or edge computing places computing resources near end users, reducing latency and aiding data governance and privacy requirements.

Some firms use NearSite or NearSite-branded names for proximity-focused services, but the term remains informal and context-dependent. Related concepts include nearshoring, on-site and off-site production, local sourcing, and distributed generation.