Solar Charge Pod

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This contractor trialled a Solar Charge Pod their project  which allows them to charge a range of battery operated small tools emission free.

The Solar Powered Tool Charge Pod provides a 36-port charging facility, reducing emissions whilst also reducing the Health and Safety impacts of potential leading wires and daisy chaining of extension cables.

Using this on site for 23 days they have been able to save 4.37tCO2e and £1159 in fuel costs when compared to a comparable application utilising a 10kvA generator using 3l p/hr.

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Published 19 July 2021
Views 4834

Categories
Energy efficient plant and equipment, Green/renewable energy,

Size of site
Medium,

Level of Best Practice
Good practice,

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Simon Mintoft
Sustainability Manager

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Mace Dragados
http://www.macegroup.com

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