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Off-grid solution for mains-delayed industrial build

A Powershift battery, combined with a small generator, enabled McNab to commence their industrial build on-time despite no mains connection, without the need to run a generator 24/7. The hybrid solution delivered cleaner, quieter power to the construction site, reducing both emissions and operational costs.

Client
McNab
Application
Construction & Civil
Location
Smithfield, NSW

The challenge

There was no permanent power available in time for the construction of a large industrial distribution centre. Traditional methods would have required a generator to run 24/7, which presents challenges due to noise, cost and reliability of power.

What needed to be powered

  • Offices and meeting rooms
  • Lunch sheds
  • Change rooms
  • Ablution block

The alternative

The only alternative was a diesel generator running 24/7 (standard approach)

Powershift battery units and a hire generator parked under a covered walkway beside a building

The solution

  • Deployment of one Powershift LX 60/125 battery, coupled with a 60kVA generator – the generator only ran approximately 3 hours per day to charge up the battery and then automatically switched off.
  • Powershift team was also able leveraged the battery to support the site over periods when the generator had an issue or was not re-fuelled on time – preventing outages and downtime.
  • LX60/125

    LX & MX Series

    LX60/125

    Portable power for everyday site needs

    Continuous
    60kVA / 100A
    Peak
    150kVA / 200A
    Storage
    125kWh
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The highlights

  • Delivered CO₂ SavingsOver 88 tonnes of CO₂ emissions saved.
  • Quiet, Low-Emission EnergyQuiet, low-emission power, improving site working conditions while reducing operational costs.
  • Maintenance ReductionSignificant maintenance reduction: only 1 × 500-hour generator service needed instead of 11 that would have otherwise been needed.
  • Generator run-time Reduced by 75%Generator run-time reduced by 75%, operating only ~3 hours per day instead of continuously.
  • Reduced CostsReduced operational costs due to reductions in fuel and maintenance.
  • Continuous PowerContinuous power across the site, with zero outages.
  • Powershift battery units and a hire generator parked under a covered walkway beside a building
  • An LX60/125LI mobile battery unit beside a hire generator on an industrial building site

Project location

Smithfield, NSW

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