POWERING A FAST-FOOD OUTLET THROUGH EXTENDED GRID DELAYS

SNAPSHOT: A newly built fast-food outlet required a quiet, reliable temporary power solution to maintain 24/7 operations while facing ongoing delays to permanent grid connection.

Customer

Southern Generators & Electrical Pty Ltd (SGH)

Application

Delayed Grid Connection

Location

Moonee Ponds, VIC

THE BRIEF

Problem We Helped Solve

A newly built fast-food chain in Moonee Ponds faced repeated delays in securing permanent power, with the grid connection pushed back twice and impacting its ability to open on time. The site required a reliable temporary solution to support the high and consistent demands of a fast-paced food operation, with a required output exceeding 100kW, almost 24/7.

What Needed to be Powered

The entirety of the fast-food outlet including:
– Air conditioning systems
– Deep fryers and cooking equipment
– Refrigeration and cold storage
– Lighting, POS systems, and general amenities

Alternatives Assessed

The only alternative was to wait up to six months for permanent grid power and delay the open date due to the close proximity of the fast food restaurant to neighbouring residential apartments, with noise complaints being a major constraint.

THE POWERSHIFT SOLUTION

Deployed 2x POWRBANK MAX units, connected in series to increase capacity of run-time without generator noise and ensure consistent power delivery.
Configured a hybrid system where the generator charges the first battery, which then feeds and charges the second, optimising load management, reducing generator runtime, and enabling extended generator downtime for lower noise and uninterrupted maintenance.
24/7 monitoring and support by Powershift, provided real-time visibility of power usage and ensured peak demand was always met.

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THE HIGHLIGHTS

The POWRBANK MAX delivered reliable temporary power capable of managing the high and continuous load of the food outlet. This approach provided stable, full-day power without the need for overnight generator use, reducing fuel consumption and allowing the site to continue progressing despite ongoing grid delays.

Successful on-time Store Opening

Avoiding costly project delays

Reduced Noise Impact

Creating a better experience for both customers, staff and local residents

Scalable and Future-Ready

Residents experienced reliable, uninterrupted power throughout their occupancy while the battery was on site

Improved Maintenance Flexibility

With the ability to take the generator offline without disrupting power supply

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