Southern Generators & Electrical
Powering new housing developments through grid delays
Powershift delivered silent, reliable temporary power that enabled multiple new large housing developments to tenant homes on time, despite significant permanent power delays.
The challenge
Grid operator delays to connect permanent power prevented developers from energising new homes across several SEQ estates—creating project delays, increased holding costs and risk to tenancy timelines. Diesel generators were not suitable due to residential noise restrictions, high fuel costs, maintenance requirements and unreliability.
What needed to be powered
- Between 20–55 new homes per site needed power, staged over several months as each became due for settlement.
The alternative
The only alternative was to wait up to six months for permanent grid power and delay settlements, as generators
The solution
- Deployment of a single Powershift POWRBANK MAX battery unit across multiple development sites in South East QLD, sized and scoped to meet residential load demands and tenancy timelines.
- Connection via 32–63A of available temporary building supply to maintain continuous trickle charging and allowing uninterrupted power to up to 55 new homes from a single unit.
- 24/7 monitoring and support by Powershift 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
As electrical contractors working across commercial construction, from residential developments through to high-rise and industrial projects, temporary power is part of almost every job. When our clients need site power before adequate permanent supply is available, it has to be reliable, easy to manage, and something we can hand over with confidence.
Powershift has been exactly that. Their mobile BESS units have powered everything from residential housing estates through to tower cranes and hoists, all from compact, plug-and-play units that are straightforward to integrate into our electrical scope.
The support behind the product is what stands out. Powershift helps us size the right unit, monitors performance 24/7, and is responsive whenever site conditions change. That takes the pressure off us and gives our clients confidence the power solution is in good hands, without adding to our workload. We’ll continue to look to Powershift on any project that requires temporary power.
The highlights
- Satisfied TenantsEnabled developers to tenant and settle homes on schedule, avoiding delays caused by grid connection wait times.
- Eliminated NoiseDelivered quiet, clean and emission-free temporary power compliant with residential environments.
- Uninterrupted PowerResidents experienced reliable, uninterrupted power throughout their occupancy while the battery was on site.
- Reduced CostsEliminated the need for diesel generators—reducing costs, noise, refuelling and maintenance.
Project location
South East Queensland
Case studies
Proven on site
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LOAD 28 + Hindmarsh
Powering peak loads with a small temp building supply
Ready to make the shift?
Start your hire today.
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GENERAL ENQUIRIES
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Australia: 1300 705 793
New Zealand: 09 872 0328,
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Are you an existing customer needing technical and/or product support? You can email us at, support@powershift.tech. Otherwise call your local team:
Australia: 1300 038 400
New Zealand: 09 871 8585