Can BESS Solutions Cut Emissions As Well As Costs on Site?
Date: 05/06/26
Many of Think Hire’s customers choose BESS solutions for the savings they can bring to site operating costs. But that’s just the start of the benefits.
A battery energy storage system can also deliver significant environmental benefits to your site, cutting emissions and reducing sound pollution. This helps your team on site, it’s a welcome change for your neighbours in residential areas, and it gives a significant boost to your company’s ESG goals and Net Zero targets.
What is a BESS solution?
BESS solutions, also known as battery energy storage systems, are an advanced, rechargeable battery technology that allows you to store energy during low-cost or low-demand periods, and release it when energy costs or demand are higher.
A battery energy storage system puts you in control of your energy supply, avoiding the peaks and troughs that lead to increased costs and emissions. They can be integrated into any existing energy grid, delivering immediate cost savings and emission reductions.
How can I reduce emissions with a BESS?
BESS solutions help to cut emissions in a number of different ways, culminating in a significant reduction in a number of dangerous greenhouse gases. A battery energy storage system reduces emissions by:
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Cutting generator runtime – with battery storage, you don’t need to run generators constantly to ensure power availability
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Increasing generator efficiency – BESS solutions are designed to run generators at their most efficient level, avoiding idling and peak output bursts that use more fuel per unit of power
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Facilitating renewables – with a BESS, you can incorporate renewables, such as solar powered generators, into your energy system, storing excess during peak generation and providing battery back-up when renewables are not available. This reduces your dependence on diesel generators
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Spreading the load – BESS solutions can provide additional power during peak demand, avoiding the need for larger, more fuel-thirsty generators.
All of these benefits lead to less reliance on diesel generators, and so fewer emissions are produced.
Do BESS solutions cut more than just carbon emissions?
Yes. By reducing diesel generator use, BESS can also cut other greenhouse gas emissions, such as Nitrous Oxide (NOx) and Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), as well as cutting emissions of particulate matter (PM).
Running noisy diesel generators less significantly cuts noise pollution too. This not only improves working conditions and reduces risks to hearing and health, but it also protects neighbouring properties from disturbance, especially at night.
Why does cutting emissions matter on construction sites?
There are a number of reasons why you should consider cutting emissions on your site by deploying BESS solutions. These include:
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Fighting the global climate crisis – we all have a role to play in combating the climate change that is happening around the world
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Improving your environmental credentials – most companies have ESG goals and Net Zero targets to meet and shareholders to satisfy
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Protecting your people – a better working environment attracts and retains a better quality of workforce
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Winning more work – more and more clients are looking at environmental performance when considering project tenders. For many, minimum standards are a compulsory part of any pitch
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Future proofing your business – introducing eco-friendly technology early avoids disruption later on, when environmental regulations may become stricter and client expectations for performance increase
Why choose Think Hire for BESS solutions?
As portable power specialists with decades of experience, Think Hire has become an expert in battery energy storage systems. We understand the power demands of modern construction sites, with electric vehicles and plant adding to the load, and we know how to help you meet those demands in the most environmentally friendly and cost-effective way.
Think Hire designs and manufactures our own BESS solutions, and they have proved so successful and so popular that our manufacturers are working flat out to keep up with demand. That says it all about the quality, versatility and clear benefits of Think Hire BESS solutions.
To join the hundreds of companies already benefiting from BESS, contact Think Hire today for an expert assessment of your site.
Frequently Asked Questions about BESS Solutions
Yes. Battery energy storage systems are fully portable and can be deployed almost anywhere. They are especially useful for off-grid sites, cutting the dependence on diesel generators.
Think Hire clients routinely see fuel cost reductions of up to 60-80% when a BESS is incorporated into their power system. Clients also see savings in hire costs for larger generators and maintenance costs.
Yes. Think Hire offers battery energy storage systems in a range of sizes, from 45kWh capacity for smaller sites right up to 564 kWh for major projects. Units can also be linked to meet higher power demands.
In most cases, yes. A generator is still needed as a backup power source even if your primary power comes from renewable energy. Think Hire offers hybrid solar generators that combine solar panels with diesel generator back-up.
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