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Who is cranepower?

About us | Better power for cranes. Born in New Zealand, bred on Kiwi ingenuity and innovation, Cranepower is committed to creating a clean, green, sustainable future for tower cranes. Our mission is to transform how the world powers tower cranes. The built environment contributes 39% of all carbon emissions globally.

What is cranepower ups?

Our mission is to transform how the world powers tower cranes. The built environment contributes 39% of all carbon emissions globally. Cranepower UPS units let the construction sector substantially reduce their carbon footprint, with no trade-offs.

What power unit does a construction site crane use?

A construction site crane – the Potain Mdt 218 – has been operated using a MobilHybrid MH24 power unit for months. The best thing about it is that we were able to completely do without the diesel generator; reports the site manager.

How much electricity does A Potain crane use?

The connected load limit is 40A, the Potain crane with 34 kW lifting motor power and 120A starting current could therefor not be supplied by mains electricity. Usually an 80-100kVA diesel generator is used. Diesel consumption is approximately 350 litres per week – and extremely inefficient.

Should construction cranes be used with mobilhybrid?

Harald Hornbacher, MD of Laurer Baumaschinen GmbH, based in Jenbach, has successfully employed a combination of construction cranes and MobilHybrid for years. Energy providers are increasingly limiting the grid connection performance and sometimes prohibit the connection of network-critical consumers such as construction cranes; he says.

Where are tower cranes based?

We’re headquartered in Auckland, but we work with partners around the world. Our founder and leadership team are Kiwis, and we’re 100% New Zealand owned and operated. Get in contact if you would like to join us on our mission to transform how the world powers tower cranes.