Mobile power
Battery power units and hybrid systems replace or downsize diesel generators on construction sites, events, film sets and other temporary sites. We help you measure real loads, choose between battery, hybrid and grid options, and plan the logistics that make them work.
The technology
How mobile power works
What it is
A battery and inverter in a transportable unit
Charged from the grid, solar or a generator
Supplies power quietly with no local emissions
Often paired with a smaller generator as a hybrid
What decides performance
Peak power the inverter can deliver, including start-up surges
Usable energy between recharges
How and where the unit is recharged
Monitoring of charge level and load
The complexities
What makes it hard to get right
Technical
Measuring real loads rather than adding up ratings
Handling short peaks from motors and compressors
Sizing battery and generator together in a hybrid
Safety evidence and safe handling of lithium-ion units
Practical and commercial
Recharging logistics on sites without a supply
Weight, access, towing and ground conditions
Emissions and noise rules, such as London's NRMM requirements
Hire or buy as project pipelines change
Where it fits
When mobile power is the right answer
A good fit when
Loads are light or variable, such as cabins, lighting and security
Sites are close to residents or audiences
Projects have emissions or noise targets
Events and film sets need quiet power
Think twice when
Heavy continuous loads run for long periods
There is no practical way to recharge
Very short hires where logistics dominate
How we deliver
Our services for mobile power
Solution recommendations
We log and model site loads, then recommend battery, hybrid or grid options for each phase of a project.
Procurement and supplier selection
We specify units, compare hire and purchase offers and agree service and safety terms.
OEM and ODM support
We help brands develop battery power units with the right manufacturer, testing and certification.
Market entry strategy
We assess demand, rules and partners for mobile power in new markets.
Go-to-market strategy
We shape propositions and pricing for mobile power products and hire fleets.
Further reading
Insights on mobile power
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Battery power units or diesel generators?
A fair comparison for temporary sites.
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Mobile energy storage: what is it?
Uses, specifications and how units are moved.
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Decarbonising construction site power
Batteries, hybrids and grid options on site.
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Temporary power supply for sites and events
Builders supplies, generators and battery units.
Talk to us about mobile power
Tell us about your vehicles, site and plans. We will tell you plainly whether mobile power fits, and what it will take.