Speedy’s hybrid first
17 September 2021
Speedy says it has introduced the industry’s first plug-in hybrid outdoor lighting tower to the market following a multi-million-pound investment in its UK fleet.
The business has added 200 new V20 Eco Hybrid units to its lighting range through an exclusive partnership with Generac.
The four-in-one units can run directly from the mains, an internal battery, a solar panel hired separately, or on green HVO D+ (hydrotreated vegetable oil) fuel. They can also operate automatically in response to changing light levels.
An external battery pack can power the lights for up to five days at 10 hours per day.
Speedy’s £6.3m investment also includes 225 new MX Fuel lighting towers from Milwaukee, along with 200 X-Eco lighting towers, 100 VB9+ lighting towers and 100 solar powered lights from Trime (UK).
Many of these new lighting towers will support rail development projects across the country, with a large quantity already earmarked for HS2 delivery partners.
Andy Connor, Group Supply Chain Director at Speedy, said: “The new, sustainable products will enable contractors to reduce carbon footprints across their projects. Working closely with Generac on the launch of the Speedy V20 Eco Hybrid towers is an excellent example of how we’re using our intermediary position in the construction supply chain to introduce new, transformative technology to the market.
“The investment represents a significant expansion of our fleet, giving contractors greater access to high-performance and versatile lighting that’s capable of meeting the varied demands of live sites,” he added.
Alessandro Rossi, Managing Director at Generac, said: “We’ve worked closely with Speedy to develop this new-to-market specification of lighting tower. They are a great addition to our existing range of light and heavy-duty towers that are built around easy operation and durability.”
Read my recent interview with Andy Connor here about how hirers can work with suppliers to reduce their carbon footprint.
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