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Powering a fast-food outlet through extended grid delays

A newly built fast-food outlet required a quiet, reliable temporary power solution to maintain 24/7 operations while facing ongoing delays to permanent grid connection.

Client
Southern Generators & Electrical
Application
Delayed Grid Connection
Location
Moonee Ponds, VIC

The challenge

A newly built fast-food chain in Moonee Ponds faced repeated delays in securing permanent power, with the grid connection pushed back twice and impacting its ability to open on time. The site required a reliable temporary solution to support the high and consistent demands of a fast-paced food operation, with a required output exceeding 100kW, almost 24/7.

What needed to be powered

  • Air conditioning
  • Deep fryers and cooking equipment
  • Refrigeration and cold storage
  • Lighting
  • POS systems and general amenities

The alternative

The only alternative was to wait up to six months for permanent grid power and delay the open date due to the close proximity of the fast food restaurant to neighbouring residential apartments, with noise complaints being a major constraint.

Two BESS units charging from a generator

The solution

  • Deployed 2x POWRBANK MAX units, connected in series to increase capacity of run-time without generator noise and ensure consistent power delivery.
  • Configured a hybrid system where the generator charges the first battery, which then feeds and charges the second, optimising load management, reducing generator runtime, and enabling extended generator downtime for lower noise and uninterrupted maintenance.
  • 24/7 monitoring and support by Powershift, provided real-time visibility of power usage and ensured peak demand was always met.
  • Powrbank Max

    Powrbank Series

    Powrbank Max

    Max power, capacity and capability

    Continuous
    277kVA / 400A
    Peak
    330kVA / 480A
    Storage
    597kWh
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The highlights

  • Successful on-time Store OpeningAvoiding costly project delays
  • Reduced Noise ImpactCreating a better experience for both customers, staff and local residents
  • Improved Maintenance FlexibilityWith the ability to take the generator offline without disrupting power supply
  • Scalable and Future-ReadyResidents experienced reliable, uninterrupted power throughout their occupancy while the battery was on site
  • Two BESS units charging from a generator
  • A truck-mounted crane lifting a containerised battery unit from a flatbed in a street

Project location

Moonee Ponds, VIC

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