Supercar moto racing event in Darwin powered by Aggreko

Super power for a supercar racing festival

The Challenge
Total power provision for a weekend-long motor racing and music event
The Solution
Broad range of generators and accompanying expertise to power each element of the event
The Impact
Full power throughout the event with none of the issues experienced with previous providers

Client: Northern Territory Major Events Company

Location: Darwin, Australia

Sectors: Events

The Challenge

Total power provision for a weekend-long motor racing and music event

The Merlin Darwin Triple Crown is a supercar motor racing event that also features local and interstate musical talent on stage.

The organisers needed full power generation to support all their onsite electrical requirements throughout the event from preparation to completion.

The remote location and unique power requirements of the site had led to repeated issues with previous power suppliers as unsuitable generators had been provided. Event organisers asked Aggreko to design and install a foolproof solution that would guarantee them full power for the duration of the event.

Project Fact File

Generators ranging from 20 kVA to 350 kVA 40

Of onsite time during the event 42hours

People attending the event 38,000

Of preparation time 60hours

Supercars racing festival Darwin, NT, Australia

The solution

Broad range of generators and accompanying expertise to power each element of the event

The variety of power applications meant a range of different generators were needed across the site to fulfil all the requirements. Other power providers had been unable to cover all bases without bringing in expertise and equipment from elsewhere, but thanks to Aggreko’s extensive skills and range of power solutions we were able to provide everything ourselves.

After assessing the full site, Aggreko experts designed an all encompassing power solution and installed a total of 40 generators ranging from 20 kVA up to 350 kVA. We also provided all the necessary distribution boards and cabling to get everything powered up in good time for the event to go ahead. To further minimise the risk of any issues, we stationed onsite technicians at the site for the full 42 hours of the event to immediately address even the smallest concerns that arose.

Aggreko was the first power provider to take the time to fully understand the complexity of our loads and devise a foolproof solution. We had generator issues on every single event with other providers so I’m relieved to have found a partner we can put our full trust in.

Event Organiser

Team Manager

The Impact

Full power throughout the event with none of the issues experienced with previous providers

Aggreko installed the power solution in advance of the event, ensuring everything went without a single hitch. Event attendees enjoyed a weekend of fast and furious excitement, and organisers could now breathe easy with a temporary power supplier they can trust. Aggreko ensured there was no downtime at all, giving the customer full confidence to focus on their event without having to worry about power problems.