SNAPSHOT: A 19-storey hotel in Melbourne’s CBD faced significant delays to construction and final handover due to delays with permanent grid power. To keep the final stages of construction moving and allow all areas of the hotel to be commissioned on time, Powershift supplied two different batteries, staging these as and when required by the customer.
Customer
Hamilton Marino
Application
Construction, Delayed Grid Connection
Location
Melbourne CBD, VIC
THE BRIEF
Problem We Helped Solve
Renovations on a 19-storey Melbourne CBD hotel were taking place, with major grid constraints to finish the job due to delays to permanent power from the grid operator. The first challenge was commissioning the building lifts, which required an innovative solution to handle their regenerative power – diesel generators can’t support this, but Powershift batteries with regenerative power capabilities are built for this mission.
As the project progressed and grid delays extended further, the customer required a second solution to power the final stages of the fit-out and commissioning of all building services. With the entire site restricted to a combined TBS supply of only 60A, maintaining progress without additional delays became a significant challenge.
What Needed to be Powered
Stage One required building lifts with regenerative power to be commissioned. Stage Two required commissioning of the remainder of the hotel building, including everything from hallway lighting to pumps and other essential services.
Alternatives Assessed
Most generators were unable to commission the lifts due to their inability to store or manage regenerative power produced during lift operations. The only alternative would have been to wait for the permanent mains connection, which would have significantly delayed the renovations (by months).
THE POWERSHIFT SOLUTION
Our Entertainer and LX Series units, working together across a site, are great examples of how Powershift can deliver reliable, tailored power for any site.
THE HIGHLIGHTS
Although the customer experienced significant delays to their permanent power connection, the installation of the two Powershift BESS units ensured the project could continue operating and be completed on time – using only a 60A total supply.
No Delays
Provided reliable power for critical equipment and services, keeping the project on schedule.
Compact Solution
With limited space on site, the compact size of Powershift BESS units allowed easy installation, including one in the basement.
Eliminated Noise and Emissions
Removed the need for diesel generators, eliminating noise, fumes, and associated disruption.
Adaptable, Staged Solutions
Powershift tailored and adapted the battery setups to suit the client’s changing needs throughout the project.
Reduced Cost
Although a second battery was required this solution was still cheaper than hiring and fuelling generators.
