These containerised hybrid power units addressed a requirement from EuroTunnel to provide a robust power source for their service teams working in isolated tunnel areas. The units were commissioned to reduce carbon emissions in the immediate work areas – an issue when working purely with diesel generators. The hybrid power unit supplies power for tunnel operative undertaking maintenance work via a bespoke lithium battery system. The generators within the units provide the power to recharge the battery bank at the end of a shift and in the event of a particular high load or extended work period.

A multinational social media company setting up its European data centre in Ireland had a requirement for efficient 24/7 power during the construction phase. The plan was to run a generator to supply power for a mains water meter and the contractor was keen to keep running costs for this necessity to a minimum. They contacted Energy Solutions who looked at the system and recommended the EasyGrid 3000 to run alongside the generator. This allowed the firm to run the loads for the majority of time from the EasyGrid battery bank, with the generator only having to run to recharge the unit. From the online monitoring portal, we can see that since installation, the generator has only ran for 2% of the time – a significant saving in fuel costs with the added benefit of silent power.

These often run 24 hours a day to provide constant power to ensure that mobile phone coverage is continuous. Using this method of prime power in a remote location can increase operational costs significantly due to fuel usage and services.

In a recent deployment, VariPower was used to power a remote BTS in the North of England, during the first month, it showed a 68% reduction in runtime with an 80% fuel and servicing saving. This fuel saving reduced the related emissions of CO2 and PM2.5 by up to 80%, and further savings will be made by the use of renewables which are easily integrated into the VariPower system.

This unique hybrid charging station located on Ascension Island is one of two designed, built and commissioned by the Energy Solutions Hybrid Power team. The unit uses the mounted solar array to charge a sophisticated battery bank which in turn provides the power for the client to recharge their fleet of electric vans. The location of the units required them to be sturdy and easy to maintain by the client’s own staff. The Energy Solutions Hybrid Service team worked on site alongside the client to ensure the correct installation and to provide the final commissioning. During this period the local staff were trained in the operation and maintenance of the system.

With a potential value in the first year of £1.4 million, the agreement is part of the Estonian operators’ new initiative to offer stand-alone power supplies for new build, remote homes and businesses.

Development of our EasyGrid and SiteGrid products has bought single and three phase power capacity to areas and sites where connection to the grid is either unavailable or cost prohibitive. The supply agreement with Elektrilevi is an exciting step forward with the Estonian company being the first network operator to seize the potential of off grid hybrid power supply as part of their distribution profile.

Our hybrid power systems offer the ideal solution for clients that are looking to immediately reduce their emissions, noise levels and costs on site. SiteGrid and EasyGrid units utilise existing generator power, and renewables if available, storing energy in a sophisticated battery bank which then delivers silent, emission-free power when site loads are low. The generator only then has to run for peak loads or when the batteries need recharging.

Our hybrid power units offer a simple to implement solution for clients. Click below to request details for a free trial so you can see directly how hybrid units can help your clients achieve savings on site.

This high specification welfare cabin was designed and manufactured for a leading multi-national technology company by RS French Ltd in Faversham, Kent. The client had specified that these new welfare cabins needed to be diesel-free in order to meet their sustainability targets; meaning a traditional generator was off the cards and a suitable hybrid solution was needed to provide power for the kitchen, office, toilets and drying rooms.

RS French approached Energy Solutions to discuss the power options they could provide and an EasyGrid 5000 Lithium system with solar and wind was specified.  The trial container was then built to effectively incorporate the elements of the system, with the solar panels being mounted to the roof and the wind turbine on a pole. Within the container the EasyGrid and generator were housed in their own compartment.

The system was put into test in the autumn and the results on site have been outstanding. The solar array and wind turbine delivered the majority of the power needed to run the amenities with the LPG backup generator only needing to run 11% of the time since installation. In the spring and summertime this will be reduced even further.