As one of Australia and New Zealand’s leading equipment hire firms, Kennards Hire saw an opportunity to differentiate themselves in the market. They are the first in the industry to offer innovative clean energy solutions like the POWR2 POWRBANK in Australia.
“Sustainability targets are common,” says Sandra Robinson, Business Development Manager at Kennards Hire. “Companies have goals to reduce diesel usage and it’s important that we have equipment solutions to help them,” she says.
With the help of Blue Diamond, Kennards Hire now offers a clean, quiet and efficient power solution for their customers, with the POWRBANK working seamlessly with their existing generator fleet.
Sandra notes the positive sentiment among their customers.
“There is a real excitement around [the] environmentally sustainable energy options we are offering...it’s exciting to be at the forefront of this industry,” Sandra states.
Working as the primary source of power, the POWRBANK reduces generator run time from 24/7 to only a few hours a day to charge the battery. On recent construction projects using the POWRBANK, Kennards’ customers are seeing up to 70% reduction in diesel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Paul Nicholson, Operation Specialist at Kennards Hire, describes the POWRBANK as “smart". The BESS unit maximises battery power for the electrical load by automatically switching between diesel and stored energy. This optimises the efficiency and lifecycle of connected gensets.
“Where the POWRBANK really stacks up is in its usability,” continues Nicholson.
Kennards Hire recently deployed the POWRBANK on the M4-M5 West Connex tunnel project in Sydney. The unit is forecast to deliver several on-site and emission safety benefits over a 12-month period, including:
- 53,091 litres in fuel savings
- 143Tn less CO2 emissions
- $78,677 AUD in total net savings
- 65% fewer refuelling visits
- 67% less downtime/contractor visits to the site
Partnering with Blue Diamond Machinery, Kennards Hire demonstrates how to embrace clean energy solutions with existing diesel technologies. Adopting the POWR2 POWERBANK showcases how companies can lower costs and reduce diesel consumption while achieving sustainability targets for eco-conscious customers.
