Smarter energy meets efficiency: hybrid solutions for warehouse construction
Client: A manufacturing construction firm
Location: Denver, CO
Sectors: Construction
The Challenge
Finding a cost-effective yet environmentally friendlier solution for bottling factory construction
A manufacturing construction firm was in the early stages of building a large-scale bottling factory. To power the temporary job site trailers, the construction firm’s team deployed a 50 kW diesel generator for each site trailer throughout the site. However, this setup quickly proved to be inefficient, both in quantity of fuel usage and unnecessary emissions being emitted from the site.
The generators were consistently underloaded, leading to excessive idling, unnecessary fuel consumption, and frequent manual shutdowns and restarts. The site team was frustrated by the operational inefficiencies, rising fuel costs, and environmental impact. Adding to the pressure, the factory’s end-user had made it clear: the project needed to meet stringent sustainability goals and be a greener build from start to finish.
Key Facts
The Solution
Adaptable solutions built for scale, speed, and sustainability
Aggreko conducted a site walk and quickly identified an opportunity to streamline and optimize the power setup. Our team proposed replacing the multiple underutilized diesel generators with a hybrid solution powered by Aggreko’s Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) paired with Tier 4 Final generators.
The BESS units provided stable, right-sized power to the job site trailers, dramatically reducing the need for generators to idle or run inefficiently. Our solution consolidated the power needs of multiple trailers into a single generator supported by battery storage—reducing runtime, emissions, and fuel use. To further enhance the system, Aggreko Remote Monitoring was deployed to provide real-time insights and support rapid response when needed. From proposal to implementation, we had our system on site in under a week.
The Impact
Aggreko’s innovative hybrid power solution delivered immediate and measurable benefits
- Fuel Consumption Cut: Fewer generators running at optimal loads significantly reduced the number of fuel drops and total fuel charges.
- Site Emissions Reduced: The use of BESS, combined with Tier 4 Final generators, supported the customer’s sustainability targets and helped the end-user meet green building standards.
- Improved Efficiency: By right-sizing power delivery and eliminating idle time, the construction team experienced smoother operations and less downtime.
- Rapid Deployment: Our systems were deployed and operational within a week, avoiding delays and keeping the project timeline on track.
- Real-Time Monitoring: Aggreko Remote Monitoring gave the customer transparency, data-driven decision-making capabilities, and peace of mind.
By replacing a scattered, inefficient power setup with a smarter, cleaner energy solution, Aggreko helped this construction team build with confidence—and with a smaller carbon footprint.