2023.08.31
Hybrids slash emissions by 85% as Sir Robert McAlpine and Aggreko accelerate sustainable collaboration
Aggreko and Sir Robert McAlpine accelerate sustainable collaboration
- Five live tower cranes analysed for emissions and fuel savings in follow on to industry-first field trials
- More than 234 tonnes of CO2 saved
- Total saving of 85% in both emissions and fuel, and as high as 93% on one individual crane
Reductions in fuel and emissions
Our ongoing partnership with Sir Robert McAlpine has yielded an 85% reduction in emissions and fuel across five live tower cranes on one construction project.
We have been working together since a series of industry-first field trials in 2021 to identify areas where savings could be made to reduce energy use and emissions during construction. The savings, which were made across five tower cranes from October 2022 to January 2023, came from powering on-site tower cranes with smaller generators, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and more sustainable fuels.
Overall, estimated total efficiencies across the five tower cranes equalled over 234 tonnes of emissions and over 87,300 litres in fuel – equivalent to an 85% reduction in consumption. These savings demonstrate a clear roadmap forward for a sector looking to decarbonise.
Martin Mitchell, Plant Procurement Manager, Sir Robert McAlpine
Tom Adlington, Sector Sales Manager, Aggreko
Technologies working in synergy
Tom Adlington, Sector Sales Manager at Aggreko Europe has been a key stakeholder since the initial trials. He comments: “The typical nature of power consumption on construction sites means peaks and troughs are common. However, this also means generators are often oversized due to the misconception of incorporating greater power to meet start-up demand. In addition to adding a BESS solution, it was also crucial to select power solutions that would optimise energy usage through right-sizing.”
Martin Mitchell, Plant Procurement Manager at Sir Robert McAlpine adds: “This evidence-based approach gave our business the confidence to invest in new technologies, which has clearly paid dividends in reducing our emissions and fuel consumption. As can be seen here, close working relationships across the supply chain are key to implementing more sustainable practices, and we look forward to working more with Aggreko in the future.”
Batteries and hybrid solutions are a key strand of our recent £150m investment in our Greener Upgrades fleet, aimed at making cost and sustainability improvements via reduced emissions.
Learn more about our partnership with Sir Robert McAlpine and our Greener Upgrades initiative.