Powering Tower Cranes with the Enertainer
Background
The South Clyde Energy Centre in Glasgow is an Energy-from-Waste (EfW) facility under construction, designed to process 350,000 tonnes of non-recyclable waste annually and generate up to 45 MWe of lower carbon electricity, enough to power around 70,000 homes. This project, set to be operational by the end of 2026, supports Scotland’s 2025 landfill ban and aims to provide a sustainable energy solution for the region.
Project
Energy-from-Waste (EfW) facility processing 350,000 tonnes/year.
Output
Generating up to 45 MWe annually, powering around 70,000 homes.
Goal
Support Scotland's 2025 landfill ban and provide sustainable energy.
Introduction & Project Information
Site Setup
The Challenge
Careys approached our team to provide a power solution for a WOLFF 355 B crane at their site, located on a busy flight path, requiring aircraft warning lights to operate 24/7. The traditional approach would have involved a 500 kVA generator to power the crane and a Hushpod (battery pack that provides power to the aircraft warning lights during downtime). However, this solution would result in excessive fuel consumption, with the generator consuming approximately 4400 L of diesel per week when operating at 75% capacity, totaling £6160 in diesel costs per week. This high cost and significant fuel usage presents a major concern for companies like Careys, who are committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions and improving localized air quality.
Requirement
Power WOLFF 355 B crane and 24/7 aircraft warning lights on a busy flight path.
Traditional Solution
500 kVA generator with a Hushpod to power aircraft warning lights during downtime.
Issues
Excessive fuel consumption of 4400 L diesel/week, representing a cost of £6160/week.
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The Solution
WOLFF Onsite provided the Enertainer unit along with a Stage 3 100 kVA generator. The Enertainer, a compact battery Energy Storage System (ESS), significantly reduces or even eliminates the reliance on diesel generators, paving the way for an emission-free future in the construction industry. With a continuous output of 475 A, this innovative solution offers workers a stable power source that saves money, conserves space, and operates with ultra-low noise levels. Careys were planning to erect a second WOLFF 355 B crane, and had it not been for the grid connection they’d already purchased, we can confidently affirm that if required, the Enertainer would have efficiently powered both cranes.
Provided by WOLFF Onsite
Enertainer and 100 kVA generator.
Features
Compact ESS, reduces diesel reliance, 475 A output, cost-saving, low noise.
Capability
Efficiently power two WOLFF 355 B cranes if needed.
Results
The Enertainer unit provided a significant reduction in costs, diesel use, and CO2 emissions for the South Clyde Energy Centre project. By eliminating the need for a traditional 500 kVA generator and Hushpod, the solution saved 4029.03 L/week in diesel and approximately £5640.64/week in diesel costs, while also avoiding £275/week in Hushpod hire costs for powering aircraft warning lights during downtime. This eco-friendly approach is not only a cost-effective solution for Careys but aligns with their commitment to moving towards net zero carbon.
"At Careys, we are committed to moving towards net zero carbon and have set commitments and had them validated by the SBTi. Diesel use forms 95% of our Scope 1 & 2 emissions, and as such, we have set a business target to reduce it year on year. Solutions such as the Enertainer for site power, cranes, and hoists offer an economically viable way to be more efficient with diesel use when we do not have a grid connection, saving us money, reducing carbon, creating less noise, and reducing impact on local air quality."
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