SNAPSHOT: Powershift deployed a BESS unit to power a 160A tower crane from just a 16A input, eliminating the need for a large generator that would otherwise idle for most of the day, and delivering a quieter, cheaper, more compact solution for McNab’s Kedron site.
Customer
McNab
Application
Construction
Location
Kedron, QLD
THE BRIEF
Problem We Helped Solve
McNab needed a reliable power solution to run a 160A tower crane on a grid-constrained site with not enough mains supply, where space, noise and cost were key considerations. With total site demand of over 220A but only 80A of mains supply available, McNab needed a simple way to power the crane and run site power and amenities without exceeding that limited grid connection.
Alternatives Assessed
A 220kVA genset
THE POWERSHIFT SOLUTION
P150 units are highly compact, plug-and-play battery systems specially designed to power high peak electric machinery such as cranes, hoists, booms, welders and more.
THE HIGHLIGHTS
The P150 delivered a compact, low-noise power solution for McNab’s Kedron site, eliminating the need for an oversized generator while running the site’s 160A crane from just 80A of available mains supply.
