SNAPSHOT: A Powershift battery, combined with a small generator, enabled McNab to commence their industrial build on-time despite no mains connection, without the need to run a generator 24/7. The hybrid solution delivered cleaner, quieter power to the construction site, reducing both emissions and operational costs.
Customer
McNab
Application
Construction, Delayed Grid Connection, Industrial
Location
Smithfield, NSW
THE BRIEF
Problem We Helped Solve
There was no permanent power available in time for the construction of a large industrial distribution centre. Traditional methods would have required a generator to run 24/7, which presents challenges due to noise, cost and reliability of power.
What Needed to be Powered
– Multiple site buildings: including offices, lunch sheds, meeting rooms, change rooms, ablution block.
– Requirement for continuous, reliable power with minimal downtime and disruption to both staff and neighbouring buildings.
Alternatives Assessed
The only alternative was a diesel generator running 24/7 (standard approach)
THE POWERSHIFT SOLUTION
LX Series mobile batteries are a compact system with a wide range of applications across civil and commercial construction, site sheds, remote offices, events and more.
THE HIGHLIGHTS
In the first 6 months of deployment, Powershifts hybrid system delivered the following results:
Delivered CO₂ Savings
Over 88 tonnes of CO₂ emissions saved.
Quiet, Low-Emission Energy
Quiet, low-emission power, improving site working conditions while reducing operational costs.
Generator run-time Reduced by 75%
Generator run-time reduced by 75%, operating only ~3 hours per day instead of continuously.
Reduced Costs
Reduced operational costs due to reductions in fuel and maintenance.
Maintenance Reduction
Significant maintenance reduction: only 1 × 500-hour generator service needed instead of 11 that would have otherwise been needed.
Continuous Power
Continuous power across the site, with zero outages.
