In an increasingly volatile world, fuel prices, and even fuel availability, can fluctuate without warning. It has never been more important to keep control of your fuel costs and minimise your fuel usage.

That’s why every asset hired from Think Hire comes with advanced energy monitoring and management as standard, to put you in complete control. Instead of burning through your budget with outdated stand-alone diesel generators, Think Hire can design and manage a highly efficient, hybrid energy system combining the best of renewable energy, BESS solutions and smart energy management.

What is an energy management system and how do they save you money on site?

An energy management system combines strategic consultation, intelligent software and advanced hardware to monitor and manage your energy production and use. It is designed to optimise performance, reduce running costs, cut your carbon footprint and minimise expensive downtime across your site.

There are four key elements to Think Hire’s energy management approach:

1. Site specific energy assessment – an expert review of your site energy requirements, including peak loads, runtime and environmental goals. This assessment is used to design the most effective energy system for your site.

2. Continuous monitoring and optimisation – once in place, your energy system is monitored by our expert team around the clock to track performance and identify where improvements can be made. The system automatically balances loads to reduce demand on generators.

3. Fault resolution – through early detection, Think Hire energy management systems resolve faults fast, often by remote without the need for a site visit. The system also recommends planned preventative maintenance to avoid faults before they even happen.

4. Predictive energy forecasting – based on your own energy usage data, and data from hundreds of similar sites, Think Hire energy management systems forecast future demand and ensure you are fully prepared with no delays.

How do energy management systems cut costs?

Energy management systems cut costs by optimising your energy use to deliver the power your site needs in the most efficient and cost-effective way. It achieves this in a number of ways:

• Identifying and eliminating waste – by understanding your site in detail, and applying best practice from similar projects

• Reducing generator runtime – by replacing constant, low-output running with strategic short runs at peak efficiency

• Maximising renewable energy use – by ensuring the maximum energy is harvested stored and used from solar generators and other renewables

• Levelling the load – by managing demand, such as peak shaving and load sharing, to avoid peaks and so reduce the size of generator required

• Identifying inefficient equipment – by monitoring energy use on an individual asset level to spot old or inefficient equipment that needs to be replaced

• Reducing downtime – by automatically finding and fixing faults to keep your site up and running without waiting for an engineer to visit the site

Each one of these functions saves you money on site, and together they add up to significant savings in your fuel cost and overall operating costs.

Think Energy Panorama

Advanced energy management systems are incorporated into all Think Hire assets, and you can take that management to the next level with Think Energy Panorama. Bringing together all your data into a single, intuitive, AI-supported portal, Think Energy Panorama puts you in complete control of your energy production and use, as part of our industry-leading Energy-as-a-Service model.

You can’t afford not to manage your energy

Energy management systems are no longer a luxury on today’s construction sites; they are an absolute essential. If you don’t control your energy use and costs, you put your profits and even your project at risk.

Take control of your site energy today with Think Hire’s advanced energy management systems – included as standard with every asset we hire. Talk to our team today and see what you could save by managing your energy more effectively and efficiently. 

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money can an Energy Management System save on a construction site?

Think Hire customers typically find that integrating an energy management system with a hybrid power solution can reduce fuel costs by up to 50-80% compared to traditional diesel generation.

Can energy management systems be fitted to temporary or off-grid power supplies?

Yes. All Think Hire assets come with an advanced energy management system. These are particularly effective when used to monitor and optimise off-grid power, seamlessly integrating with temporary solar arrays, battery storage units, and backup generators.

 

Is it difficult to monitor energy usage with an EMS?

No. Think Hire energy management systems are all user friendly and intuitive to use. Your EMS is also monitored by our own experienced team 24/7, giving you expert input and best practice recommendations.

Are energy management systems expensive?

No. Advanced energy management systems are included as standard with all Think Hire assets, so there is no extra cost. However, there will be significant extra savings thanks to system optimisation, waste reduction and advanced fault resolution.