Belgian construction machinery distributor Van der Spek has purchased nine mobile energy storage systems from Liebherr as part of its efforts to advance the electrification of construction sites.
The company intends to use these LPO 100 units primarily to support tower crane operations during early phases of construction projects, when local grid capacity is often insufficient.
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Several units are already deployed on sites in the region, with additional systems set to be available through Van der Spek’s equipment rental fleet.
The adoption of Liebherr’s energy storage systems aligns with Van der Spek’s strategy to modernise its fleet of approximately 650 machines and provide customers with options for low-emission and efficient site operations.
By expanding its portfolio to include battery-based storage solutions, the company aims to meet growing demand for alternatives to traditional diesel generators within the construction sector.
Each energy storage system delivers a gross energy capacity of 94kWh and can achieve a peak output of up to 110kVA, which is sufficient to manage the demands of heavy lifting by tower cranes like the Liebherr 550 EC-H.
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By GlobalDataThese systems operate nearly silently and produce no local CO2 emissions, which helps reduce logistical requirements and comply with increasingly strict noise and emission regulations in urban areas.
Van der Spek Sales director Erik van Audenrode said: “We witness a sharp increase in demand, especially at our subsidiary in France, where regulations aimed at reducing emissions on construction sites are already much more advanced.
“In urban areas, diesel generators are often no longer an option. Belgium and the Netherlands will follow – and we are well prepared for it.”
Schoukensbouw, a construction company, has already deployed two of the Liebherr energy storage systems at a site in Tubize to provide consistent power for tower crane operations during heavy lifting.
Looking ahead, Van der Spek has outlined plans to expand its energy storage and service portfolio by 2026.
The company is examining additional uses for the mobile storage systems, citing applications in event technology, military operations and emergency power supply as areas for future growth.
