Silent, Clean Power for Civils Contractor

Cybrand partnered with a regional civils contractor tasked with constructing a new access road and drainage system adjacent to a residential development.  The project required reliable temporary power for welfare facilities, lighting and plant equipment.  However, the local Distribution Network Operator (DNO) advised that a permanent grid connection would take several months, requiring a full G99 application.  This posed a risk to programme delivery and cost control.

Challenge

• Proximity to housing: Noise and air pollution from diesel generators would have caused disruption to residents.

• Programme risk: Waiting for a grid connection threatened mobilisation and project timelines.

• Sustainability commitments: Both the contractor and Cybrand sought to reduce emissions and improve community relations.

Solution: Charge Qube

Cybrand supplied a 300kWh Charge Qube unit as the primary temporary power source.

Why Charge Qube Was Selected

• Rapid deployment: Delivered, plugged in and operational within hours — no G99 application required.

• Silent, clean operation: Eliminated noise and local emissions, addressing community concerns.

• Future-ready: Compatible with renewable add-ons such as solar or wind, enabling hybridisation later in the project.

• Welfare integration: Seamless connection to site welfare cabins, ensuring staff facilities were powered from day one.

Implementation

Charge Qube was delivered to site on a flatbed and installed in under two hours.  The welfare cabin was connected immediately, providing heating, lighting and charging facilities for staff. Within the first three months, Cybrand were approached to support the contractor in trialling a small solar array to supplement the Qube, demonstrating the potential for renewable integration.

Outcomes

• Programme certainty: The project mobilised on time, avoiding delays linked to grid connection approvals.

• Community relations: Residents reported no disruption from noise or fumes, strengthening the contractor’s reputation.

• Carbon reduction: Significant emissions savings compared to diesel alternatives.

• Scalability: The contractor identified opportunities to replicate the model across future sites where grid access is constrained.

Conclusion

By deploying Charge Qube, Cybrand enabled the civils contractor to overcome immediate programme and environmental challenges while positioning them for future sustainability gains.  The project demonstrated that temporary power solutions can be both practical and progressive, aligning with industry trends toward decarbonisation and community-sensitive construction.

The final piece of the puzzle will be the cost savings achieved – these are expected to include no applications fees to the DNO, no diesel for an on-site generator and the potential of energy arbitrage as cheaper energy is used from the grid overnight to charge the Qube, to then be dispatched during the day.