HYBRID BATTERY POWER SUPPORTING CONSTRUCTION AND COMMISSIONING OF A BIOENERGY PLANT

SNAPSHOT: Delivering reliable temporary power for a major bioenergy construction and commissioning project requiring an uninterrupted power supply for critical loads.

Customer

Delorean Corporation Limited (DEL)

Application

Construction, Manufacturing

Location

Lilydale VIC

THE BRIEF

Problem We Helped Solve

During early construction and commissioning of the food-waste-to-energy facility in Victoria, grid power was unavailable. With critical bacteria at the facility that cannot survive for more than a few hours during a power outage, Delorean required a full-proof solution that could act as a UPS (uninterrupted power supply) and guarantee continuous reliable power.

What Needed to be Powered

Pumps, motors, control systems, and ancillary equipment needed to test, commission, and operate the plant prior to permanent grid connection.

Alternatives Assessed

The alternative considered was the use of a standalone diesel generator operating 24/7, coupled with a larger back-up generator to manage peak loads due to the criticality of the project. This option was considered less reliable than a hybrid BESS-generator solution, as it did not offer remote monitoring capability, and was more expensive.

THE POWERSHIFT SOLUTION

Powershift deployed a POWRBANK MAX battery system in a hybrid configuration with the existing 275kVA diesel generator.
The battery carried the site load continuously, only calling on the generator when required to recharge. This significantly reduced generator runtime and fuel consumption, while improving power resilience throughout the project. Whenever the generator went down of required maintenance, the battery could continue powering the site without interruption.
24/7 monitoring and support by the Powershift team ensured the battery delivered consistent, reliable power throughout the project, giving the customer peace of mind.

POWRBANK MAX units are a large-scale mobile battery system designed for high-powered and long-duration commercial, industrial and grid applications

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THE HIGHLIGHTS

The POWRBANK MAX delivered reliable, uninterrupted temporary power, keeping the site online even when the generator required maintenance. Acting as a dependable backup and load support solution, with 24/7 monitoring and support, it gave the customer complete peace of mind knowing power was always available when it mattered most.

24/7 Remote Support

With continuous remote support, potential issues were identified and resolved early, preventing site disruption and delivering peace of mind.

Reduced Risk of Downtime

The system safeguarded the site against unexpected power interruptions, protecting critical operations.

Uninterrupted Power Delivery

The site remained online, including during generator outages and maintenance periods.

Set-and-Forget Solution

Once deployed, the system operated reliably in the background, removing the need for constant on-site intervention from the customer.

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