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Hybrid battery power supporting construction and commissioning of a bioenergy plant
Delivering reliable temporary power for a major bioenergy construction and commissioning project requiring an uninterrupted power supply for critical loads.
The challenge
During early construction and commissioning of the food-waste-to-energy facility in Victoria, grid power was unavailable. With critical bacteria at the facility that cannot survive for more than a few hours during a power outage, Delorean required a fool-proof solution that could act as a UPS (uninterrupted power supply) and guarantee continuous reliable power.
What needed to be powered
- pumps, motors, control systems and ancillary equipment needed to test, commission and operate the plant before the permanent grid connection.
The alternative
The alternative considered was the use of a standalone diesel generator operating 24/7, coupled with a larger back-up generator to manage peak loads due to the criticality of the project. This option was considered less reliable than a hybrid BESS-generator solution, as it did not offer remote monitoring capability, and was more expensive.
The solution
- Powershift deployed a POWRBANK MAX battery system in a hybrid configuration with the existing 275kVA diesel generator.
- The battery carried the site load continuously, only calling on the generator when required to recharge. This significantly reduced generator runtime and fuel consumption, while improving power resilience throughout the project. Whenever the generator went down of required maintenance, the battery could continue powering the site without interruption.
- 24/7 monitoring and support by the Powershift team ensured the battery delivered consistent, reliable power throughout the project, giving the customer peace of mind.
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Powrbank Series
Powrbank Max
Max power, capacity and capability
- Continuous
- 277kVA / 400A
- Peak
- 330kVA / 480A
- Storage
- 597kWh
The BESS from Powershift was reliable and it was able to handle large loads without any issues. Thanks to the Powershift Team, especially Carl, for the smooth commissioning of the BESS and 24/7 online monitoring and support. Any external issue affecting the BESS was notified to us immediately and was resolved within the hour. This gave us peace of mind during the commissioning stage of our project, especially over the Christmas holidays when the site was not manned.
The cost savings on the diesel combined with the BESS’ small footprint, its plug and play style, and excellent support from Powershift made the whole experience great and will contact them for our next project!
The highlights
- 24/7 Remote SupportWith continuous remote support, potential issues were identified and resolved early, preventing site disruption and delivering peace of mind.
- Reduced Risk of DowntimeThe system safeguarded the site against unexpected power interruptions, protecting critical operations.
- Uninterrupted Power DeliveryThe site remained online, including during generator outages and maintenance periods.
- Set-and-Forget SolutionOnce deployed, the system operated reliably in the background, removing the need for constant on-site intervention from the customer.
Project location
Lilydale VIC
Case studies
Proven on site
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