How alternative power generation can reduce the carbon emissions of construction projects
Written by : Andy Mead , Director and Founder of Firefly
focus on the products used to enable the build . Temporary power , for example , is an important contribution to the overall emissions footprint of a construction project , particularly where there is a requirement for 24-hour power .
Reducing CO2 and costs with hybrid power Running diesel generators is expensive , yet despite this they are still typically used to supply 24-hour power ; in the UK , this includes high daytime loads and low overnight loads . Although high daytime loads are necessary to carry out the building work , low loads overnight – for security and lighting for example – result in large amounts of fuel being burnt unnecessarily , making the generator inefficient . If we compare this to France , generators are turned off overnight , yet they
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