Case Study  / Civil Infrastructure / Western Distributor Smart Motorways (WDSM)

75% of the site's total power supply came from solar over an 18-month monitoring period

Western Distributor Smart Motorways (WDSM)

Twin HAC20K-20 Hybrid generators, paired with mobile Solar Skids, powering a large site compound around the clock.

Product2x HAC20K-20 Hybrid + 4x Solar Skids
Project Length18 months monitored (547 days)
ApplicationPortable site offices power for a large compound
01Problem

Powering site offices 24/7 needed a cheaper, lower-maintenance alternative to diesel

  • High diesel reliance. Conventional generators had to run continuously to power a large compound of site offices.
  • Maintenance-heavy. Constant runtime drove up service costs and shortened engine life.
  • Large power demand. Site buildings and loads — lighting, kitchen equipment, workstations, air-con — needed a heavy-duty solution.
  • The brief: a more cost-efficient, lower-maintenance power solution for round-the-clock site power.
02Solution

Twin HAC20K-20 Hybrid generators, paired with four mobile Solar Skids

  • Solar takes the load. Four 1.8kWp mobile Solar Skids charge the units' 48V DC lithium batteries.
  • Diesel only tops up. Twin HAC20k-20 units, 15kVA continuous inverter output each, run only when needed.
  • Smart control. Real-time monitoring and 4G connectivity for remote oversight.
  • Built to last. Hot-dip galvanised Solar Skid frames, adjustable 0–45°, for long-term deployment.
03The Benefit

18 months, measured against a conventional 25kVA diesel genset

75% of the site's total power generated from solar
34,403 L diesel saved over 18 months
94% reduction in generator run-hours
86,007 kg CO₂ emissions avoided
$69,166 fuel costs saved
$6,875 service costs saved (25 services avoided)
$76,041 total saved (fuel + service)
$46,155 projected annual fuel cost saving vs. conventional 25kVA

Key Product

HAC20K-20 Hybrid

Dimensions: 2130 x 930 x 2220 (LxWxH)

Weight: 1500kg

Battery: 20.5kWh 48v Lithium Battery (LFP)

Safety: Emergency stop, Battery isolators, Solar isolator, Start isolator, Battery-Fire suppression

Features: Genset Control, Remote Monitoring/Control, Touchscreen system interface, 120L Tank @110% bunding

“The Hybrid system manufactured by Globe Power and supplied by Generators Australia, not only saved us large quantities of fuel, it greatly reduced construction noise on site as the generators only ran for 1-2hrs per day, some days even less. Compare that to a standard traditional generator that would have run 24/7 for the entire scope supporting our day shift and night shift staff on site. Power generation capabilities far exceeded our expectations with no power supply issues throughout the duration.”

Seymour Whyte