CURO Construction has reportedly been able to make CO2 savings of 79,000kg thanks to a battery hybrid solution supplied by Aggreko for a tower crane at a project at Power Road Studios in Chiswick, London.
The build spanned the construction of a new office studio and amenity pavilion, which achieved a BREEAM Outstanding rating through monitoring and ensuring low embodied carbon. This was in line with Akoya ESG targets for whole life carbon, embodied carbon and operational energy intensity.
Curo Construction called upon Aggreko to provide a bespoke battery hybrid package for the site’s tower crane.
Stuart Thompson, senior site manager at Curo Construction, said, “The Power Road Studios project was our first time making use of a hybrid system of this kind, and turned out to be a real game-changer. We were able to have a reliable and uninterrupted power supply for the tower crane, all while achieving a significant reduction in our emissions.”
Aggreko explained that the battery hybrid solution meant the generator only needed to run for four hours per day to provide enough power to operate the crane for a full 10-hour working day, as well as the aviation warning light at all times outside of working hours. The generator was powered by Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO).
Over the course of the project, Curo was able to make CO2 savings of 79 tonnes, alongside reducing fuel use and generator runtime by over 29,600 litres and 70% on average, respectively, while also being quiet enough to adhere to local noise regulations.
Matt Harris, sector development manager for Aggreko, added, “We’re thrilled with the success of our hybrid system in this project with Curo Construction Ltd and are looking forward to working with them again in the future. This project underlines our commitment to delivering innovative and sustainable energy solutions that not only meet our client’s needs but also pave the way for a greener and more efficient future.
“The use of hybrid power generation allows contractors to minimise the environmental impact of each build without losing uptime on plant processes. This provides both cost savings alongside carbon emission savings, making it a real win-win for everyone. Hybrid power has great potential for the wider industry, and we expect uptake of this technology to increase as its benefits are realised.”
