Nixon Hire and ProPower
Project Savings
79,000
Carbon Savings (kg of CO2e)
29,512
Fuel Savings (litres)
56,000
Cost Savings
Background
Nixon Hire is a leading provider of plant, site accommodation and welfare facilities for hire. The company is a major advocate of eco-friendly technology, investing in commercially viable sustainable products and striving to become the UK’s greenest rental company. They had previously used competitor products which did not meet their high expectations.
Challenge
Nixon Hire needed products that generated as much renewable power as possible to help reduce carbon emission, fuel usage and engine run time, as well as reducing labour costs for refuelling and maintenance. The products needed to work reliably day-in, day-out and be able to cope with the depths of a British winter.
The Solution
Nixon Hire initially purchased 10 ProPower single-phase solar hybrid generators to test and prove that they were able to cope with the needs of their customers. They quickly saw the benefits and re-ordered more, and now have the largest off-grid fleet in the UK. Prolectric provided full training on the ProPower, which features a 22kVA generator with a 15kVA inverter and a 35 kWh lithium-ion battery storage – rechargeable in just three hours.
The trailer mounted design means it is quick and easy to deliver and setup. The 130-litre internal fuel tank has the option to connect to an additional external supply and diesel usage is kept to a minimum using a Smart Distribution Board, reducing energy wastage via switchable loads.
The Result
In July 2022, the ProPower fleet saved Nixon Hire customers over £56,000 in diesel, reduced fossil fuel usage by 29,512 litres and cut carbon emissions into the environment by 79-tonnes. The eight hydraulic solar panels can harvest as much as 3kW of solar energy and can power up to seven 32ft site accommodation units plus one Watermatic at a time.
The cloud-based Smart Remote Portal – combining intelligent hardware, software and GPS tracking – enables customers to review the power generated and consumed at any time. They can also switch the unit on and off as needed, wherever they are, further saving time, money and emissions onsite.
What our clients have to say
We installed our first ProPower in June 2022, and the backup generator didn’t run once in the first month. Customers are seeing savings of up to £6.5k per month per unit on fuel alone. We can map their load profile and turn things on and off remotely so it’s all running optimally. It’s very efficient compared to traditional diesel generators. Also, there’s a lot less servicing required because the generator runs less frequently.
Nick Hibbard
Renewables – UK Divisional Manager, Nixon Hire
After the initial concern of suggesting to run a diesel generator 24/7 for the project duration, Magnox hired the Prolectric ProPower Solar Hybrid Generator. The evident demonstration of the effectiveness of commercially available solar hybrid equipment has been the driving force behind this investigation. This provided a great example of sustainable solutions meeting the needs of projects on site and demonstrates the applicability of using solar hybrid systems.
Jack Armitage
Consultant, Magnox
Since the start of the 52-week hire period in July, the ProPower Solar Hybrid Generator engine only ran for around 16% of the time. This substantial reduction in generator usage translated to massive fuel savings and significantly lowered overall emissions on the site. The overall site was powered by solar and battery alone, showcasing the effectiveness of Prolectric’s products in providing sustainable and reliable energy solutions.
Gary Quinton
Project Manager, CLM Construction
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