8 January, 2026

DELIVERING RELIABLE TEMPORARY POWER SOLUTIONS TO KEEP ESSENTIAL CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT OPERATING

SNAPSHOT: A Powershift BESS supplied reliable power to key construction equipment on a large Gold Coast high-rise construction site, including the essential dewatering system, along with a crane, hoist and site power, from only an 80A TBS feed.

Customer

Gowdie Management Group Pty Ltd.

Application

Construction

Location

Gold Coast, QLD

THE BRIEF

Problem We Helped Solve

Gowdie Management Group were facing significant challenges due to a limited temporary building supply of just 80A on a tight Gold Coast construction site, with demand for over 600A of equipment across crane, hoist, site sheds, and temporary building power – as well as a 24/7 dewatering system.

What Needed to be Powered

This site involved powering
– 1 x 160A Hoist
– 1 x 250A Crane
– 12 x Site Sheds
– Dewatering system

Alternatives Assessed

Multiple diesel generators would have been required; at least 2 × 300kVA generators, along with back-up genset for dewatering.

THE POWERSHIFT SOLUTION

The Powershift team presented a range of tailored solutions to demonstrate the versatility of integrating a battery on site, giving Gowdie the confidence to move forward with a solution that best met their operational needs.
Deployed a Powershift Entertainer BESS unit charging from 80A of TBS to power all on-site equipment, with a genset back-up triggered via ATS (automatic transfer switch) should grid supply be lost, to ensure dewatering is always taken care of.
24/7 monitoring and support by Powershift ensured the battery delivered consistent, reliable power throughout the project, giving the customer peace of mind.

The Enertainer Series are large-scale advanced battery systems, engineered to power entire construction sites and heavy industrial plant and equipment.

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THE HIGHLIGHTS

Over the course of the project, the Powershift BESS has supplied consistent, reliable power from a modest TBS feed of 80A, ensuring construction can continue without disruption.

No Diesel

By switching to a battery solution, the site removed diesel entirely (except in the case the back-up genset is ever triggered) —cutting emissions, eliminating fuel deliveries, and creating a cleaner, safer worksite.

Eliminated Noise

Construction is taking place in a built-up holiday area, so removing a diesel generator significantly reduces noise levels and helps maintain a more community-friendly environment.

Uninterrupted Power

The battery system provides consistent, reliable power for all essential construction equipment, including the critical dewatering system, ensuring the project continues without interruption.

Significant Cost Savings

Eliminating the need for a generator to run 24/7 delivers major savings for the customer, reducing fuel costs, maintenance, and ongoing servicing expenses.

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