Powering up: how batteries are making tower cranes greener
The battery storage system, known as the Enertainer – a portmanteau word combining ''energy'' and ''container'' is a 2.6 metre square, 7.3 tonne box which contains 30,000
I want to supply power to a tower crane (power requirements: 380V, 50HZ) via a 350KVA standby generator. The tower crane connected load is 217KVA. The manufacturer advised to introduce a site distribution panel (to serve as intermediate between the gen-set and the tower crane main switchboard cabinet.
The BESS can support the generator during periods of high demand, enabling the generator to be downsized to cover the base load efficiently. A battery can be a reliable and more sustainable energy source for powering tower cranes. This setup allows the generator to run more efficiently, reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
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Tower cranes are among the most energy-intensive machines on a construction site, dock or shipyard. Their significant power demand often means they are too powerful to connect directly to the grid. As a result, contractors typically rely on diesel generators to power them.
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