Powering a temporary site office with efficiency and sustainability
Powering a temporary site office with battery energy storage systems (BESS) & sustainable hybrid power solutions
- The challenge
Balancing community concerns with operational efficiency
- The solution
Implementing a hybrid power solution for optimal performance and cost savings
- The impact
Delivering environmental impact, cost savings and community peace
Client:General Contractor
Location:Houston, TX
Sectors:Construction
The Challenge
Balancing community concerns with operational efficiency
A Houston construction site located in the middle of a residential area required a reliable and efficient energy solution for its temporary site office for seven months. The general contractor (GC) had initial concerns: noise reduction was crucial to avoid disturbing the nearby residents, and minimizing operational costs was a top priority.
Traditionally, a standard generator could have been used for a project of this scope, but that would mean around-the-clock fuel consumption. Additionally, if the GC decided to cut the generator off after working hours, the temporary site office would face daily limitations such as a lack of food storage and consistent air-conditioning.
The client needed a solution to address noise concerns, reduce fuel consumption, and ultimately lower operational costs.