AMPD Enertainer Powers Tower Cranes On A Data Centre Construction Project

Microsoft will ensure that its new datacentres in Australia help meet the company’s sustainability goals of being carbon-negative, water positive and zero waste by 2030. This includes using renewable energy during construction to decrease diesel fuel consumption.

Kapitol Group were contracted to deliver the construction of a new Microsoft data centre project in Victoria. The project required a cleaner, more efficient solution to diesel generators to power on-site tower cranes, amenities and switchboards that also aligned with Microsoft’s commitment to sustainability.

The Enertainers significantly reduced diesel usage, saving an estimated 56,160 litres of diesel, which represents a 61% reduction in fuel consumption. This reduction resulted in approximately 150.5 metric tons of CO2 saved, equating to a 61% reduction in carbon emissions. The implementation of the BESS solution led to a total cost reduction of 18% over the project, factoring in reduced diesel fuel consumption and generator rental costs.