Ternat, Belgium-based construction machinery dealer Van der Spek has bought nine LPO 100 mobile Liebherr energy storage systems.
The mobile energy storage systems are primarily used to support tower crane operations, particularly during early construction phases when local grid capacity is limited.
The investment is a part of a long-term strategy to future-proof the company’s rental fleet of around 650 machines and to support customers in their transition to low-emission and efficient construction solutions.
With a gross energy capacity of 94 kWh each Liebherr says the mobile energy storage systems represent a powerful alternative to diesel generators – particularly in urban environments with strict noise and emission regulations.
“We witness a sharp increase in demand, especially at our subsidiary in France, where regulations aimed at reducing emissions on construction sites are already much more advanced,” says Erik van Audenrode, sales director at Van der Spek. “In urban areas, diesel generators are often no longer an option. Belgium and the Netherlands will follow – and we are well prepared for it.”
Several of the energy storage systems are already in operation on construction sites in the region. Several of the energy storage systems are already in operation on construction sites in the region.
Lembeek, Belgium-based construction company Schoukensbouw has acquired two of the energy storage systems. It is using them on a construction site, in the municipality of Tubize, to a power a Liebherr 550 EC-H tower crane.
In addition to their established role in supporting crane operations Van der Spek sees further potential for mobile energy storage systems in areas such as event technology, the military sector and emergency power supply.
