CranePower Introduces Battery-Based Mobile Power System for Construction

CranePower has introduced a new battery-based mobile power system aimed at reducing construction sites’ reliance on diesel generators.

The system, called the E-Gen, is designed as a compact, zero-emission alternative to traditional generator-powered operations. The product has already been deployed in New Zealand and Australia, where it reduced on-site operational fuel costs by up to 85%, according to the company.

CranePower, a New Zealand-based startup founded by engineer and entrepreneur Elliot Peacocke, developed the system to address inefficiencies tied to diesel-powered equipment on jobsites.

“Construction has been running on diesel generators for decades, but it’s an incredibly inefficient system. You’re burning fuel all day to service short bursts of demand,” said Peacocke. “In today’s market, that’s wasteful, expensive, and unpredictable.”

The E-Gen uses what the company describes as an Adaptive Power Platform, a system designed to manage generator, mains and stored battery energy in real time. It responds to fluctuations in demand by detecting load spikes and adjusting power delivery within milliseconds.

According to the release, traditional diesel generators often operate below optimal capacity to accommodate peak demand, such as crane lifts. The E-Gen is designed to smooth those energy demands, reducing downtime and limiting reliance on fuel supply logistics.

“Fuel is one of the biggest uncontrolled costs on a construction site. It’s driven by global events, not by the operator,” Peacocke said. “What we’ve done is remove that dependency and replace it with something far more stable and efficient.”

The system is designed for mobility and ease of deployment. Its compact footprint allows it to be transported using a standard pickup truck, eliminating the need for heavy lifting equipment. Multiple units can also be operated in parallel on larger projects.

Each unit includes remote monitoring capabilities through a 4G-enabled system, allowing users to track real-time data such as power usage, state of charge and ambient temperature.

CranePower said the system is intended to support both cost reduction and emissions reduction goals on construction sites by replacing diesel-powered generation with battery-based energy storage.

“The E-Gen system is an efficiency multiplier,” Peacocke said. “It saves time, space, and day-to-day operational costs.”

CranePower plans to present the E-Gen at the International Rental Exhibition in the Netherlands from June 2 to 4 and at the Tower Cranes North America conference from June 10 to 11.