Powr2 launched Hybrid Energy Systems (HES), a portable power supply that integrates with diesel generators to optimize load capacities.
According to the company, the HES will cut maintenance and fuel costs while also reducing emissions. HES also helps extend generator life and increase resale value.
The power supply features lithium ion battery technology and automatic load level sensing, allowing it to switch power flow as needed between the generator and the HES, the company explains. The HES also enables storage and use of alternative energy sources when paired with electricity-producing systems such as solar, wind and hydroelectricity. In addition, it is silent, making it ideal for noise-sensitive jobsites, events or applications.
“We’ve been monitoring the trends and issues brought on by Tier IV regulations in the energy market,” says Toby Nunn, POWR2 operations director. “With the measures taken in Tier IV Final engines to meet emission regulations, they have become even more susceptible to the dangers of wet stacking. Working with our global partners, we have found a way to effectively eliminate low load wet stacking that occurs in generators; all while reducing carbon dioxide emissions, which is taking things a step further than Tier IV Final regulations.”
Users control the operation of the diesel generator and Powr2 power supply based on specific needs and job site parameters, the company explains, by selecting from three predetermined run modes on the HES. Additionally, the system limits the necessary run time of the diesel generator, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by up to 80 percent.
The company offers six models with outputs 3.7 Kilovolt-amp (kVA) to 60kVA, and storage ranges from 7.5-kilowatt hour (kWh) to 120kWh. All models include forklift pockets, lift and drag skid lift points.