The quiet power of storage
It is Saturday evening at a food truck festival. Thousands of visitors are enjoying street food and live music. What they do not hear: the hum of generators. Because there are none. Instead, an unobtrusive white container stands behind the scenes. A Battery Energy Storage System, or BESS.
Systems like these, such as the BatteryBoxx, are designed for precisely this kind of situation: projects where noise is a problem, where emissions are unwanted, or where there is simply no room for a traditional diesel generator.
Diesel generator
- • 65-75 dB noise output
- • CO2 and nitrogen emissions
- • Fluctuating fuel costs
- • Regular maintenance required
Battery system
- • Virtually silent (<40 dB)
- • Zero emissions during use
- • Predictable energy costs
- • Minimal maintenance
Hybrid: the best of both worlds
The reality is that not every situation is suited to 100% battery power. Long-running projects with high peak loads sometimes demand more than a battery alone can deliver. That is why we are seeing hybrid systems appear more and more often.
A hybrid system combines a diesel generator with battery storage. The battery absorbs the peaks and supplies power during quiet periods. The generator only steps in when it is really needed. The result: up to 70% less fuel consumption and a drastic reduction in running hours.
"With hybrid systems the generator only runs when it has to. The battery does the heavy lifting during peaks, and the generator recharges it efficiently at optimum speed."
Charging with green power
Solar energy
Charge the battery during the day with solar panels for fully emission-free use.
Grid connection
Charge in advance on green power from the grid. Ideal for planned events.
Wind energy
Combine with small wind turbines for off-grid sustainable power supply.
The beauty of battery systems is their flexibility in charging. They can be charged with power from the grid, preferably green power, or on site with solar panels or wind turbines. This opens the door to fully emission-free events and construction projects.
Applications in practice
Battery storage is finding its way into more and more sectors:
- →Events: Festivals, trade fairs and open-air cinemas where noise is an issue
- →Road construction: Night work in residential areas without disturbing local residents
- →Hydraulic engineering: Projects in nature reserves with strict emission requirements
- →Film & TV: Set locations where every decibel counts
Homan's vision
We do not see battery storage as a replacement for our diesel fleet, but as a valuable addition. For the right application, a battery system is superior: quieter, cleaner and often cheaper in the long run.
Quiet power for a louder message
The transition to sustainable energy will not happen overnight. But with every battery that replaces a diesel, with every hybrid system that saves fuel, we come a step closer to a cleaner world.
At Homan we believe in pragmatic sustainability. No empty promises, but solutions that work. Battery storage is an important part of that. Quiet, sustainable and ready for the future.