Mammoet electrifies land-based crane
With partial financial support of an undisclosed amount from Subsidieregeling Schoon en Emissieloos Bouwmaterieel in the Netherlands, Mammoet carried out the test by using two 600 kWh battery boxes connected in series to deliver an energy capacity of 1,200 kWh, equivalent to the electric motor output from 20 electric cars. The SK6000 operates directly from the grid by plugging into a medium-voltage network. Without grid power or battery, a hydrogen generator is an excellent alternative to powering the crane.
The company said that battery packs capable of operating the crane are becoming widely available in standard 20-ft shipping container form factors that can easily be mobilised to and from the site. Moreover, the time between individual ring crane lifts makes it possible for battery packs to recharge.
The SK6000 offers a better work environment for heavy industry. Thus, it finds applications in various sectors, including the nuclear and oil and gas industries, while providing customers with a fully zero-emission, low-noise marshalling service.
Niek Bezuijen, Global Sustainability Advisor at Mammoet, said: “Thanks to this test, we can now say that the SK6000 operates fully zero-emissions on-site. Electrification isn’t a matter for the future of heavy lifting – it is needed now. Through innovations like this, Mammoet can help its customers lead on safety, efficiency, sustainability and cost”.
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