e-power® launches P-grid: “gamechanger for peak shaving”
Hybrid energy solution dramatically reduces costs and environmental impact
Munich, April 2 – At Bauma, the largest trade fair for construction and mining machinery, the Belgian company e-power® introduces its new P-grid for the European market. The P-grid is an innovative hybrid energy solution for peak shaving - with a generator and a battery in one - that significantly reduces costs and environmental impact. e-power® will also announce ambitious future plans in collaboration with Honda.
e-power® combines a Stage 5 diesel generator and a lead-carbon battery in one compact power unit. The P-grid serves as an alternative to diesel generators, which traditionally provide power on construction sites, industrial locations, events, etc. Through peak shaving, the P-grid makes a difference: flattening peaks by smartly using the lead-carbon battery pack. The Belgian company e-power® is the first to bring the concept to the market on a large scale.
Smarter energy management
Kurt Van Dal, CEO and owner of e-power®: “Today, you still often see large generators running continuously because they need to deliver peak power at any moment. This, of course, consumes a lot of fuel, while in reality, you only have such peak loads for a few seconds or minutes at a time. The P-grid solves this problem: the battery delivers the peak power, while the generator ensures that there is always power and the battery remains optimally charged.”
This leads to a drastic reduction in fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions. For sectors such as construction - which are under pressure to urgently become more sustainable - the P-grid is a real gamechanger. Kurt Van Dal added: “Moreover, you need much less maintenance. It is not only a cost saving but also a gain in sustainability and reliability. And with a payback period of one to three years, it is an investment that pays off quickly.”
Flexible and reliable
The secret of the P-grid lies in the combination of generator and battery pack. Kurt Van Dal added: “In the P-grid, it is a lead-carbon battery pack. It is a real powerhouse, twice as powerful and safer than lithium batteries.” The hybrid concept also provides more flexibility. The P-grid can be used both on-grid and as a standalone energy source in off-grid situations. As a standalone unit, with external connections for additional power, or even connected in parallel with other P-grids.
The service is also fully optimized, including through the integrated monitoring platform. This offers real-time monitoring via a SIM card, automatic maintenance notifications, and remote troubleshooting. This increases reliability and minimizes downtime. The P-grid redefines peak shaving with an all-in-one solution: compact, user-friendly, and easy to operate via a central control display.
Savings of €2000 per week
At BAM, one of the largest construction companies in Ireland and a global player, the P-grid is already in full use, to the great satisfaction of the project management. “The P-grid has solved a 30-year-old problem for us,” says Tommy Flaherty, Plant and Assets Director. “Where we used to rely on noisy, fuel-guzzling generators, the P-grid now provides smart and much quieter power on our sites. One P-grid replaces two traditional generators, saves €2,000 per week in fuel (for a site with 2 tower cranes), minimizes maintenance and downtime, and makes our projects more sustainable. We see the P-grid as a strategic long-term investment – and a great help in meeting the European 2030 targets.”
Read the full testimonial from BAM at www.e-powerinternational.com
e-power® and Honda look towards an emission-free future from 2026
The Belgian company has another scoop at Bauma: e-power® will announce that the 30-year collaboration with Honda will be further deepened with the co-development of the next generation P-grid. The system – based on Honda's Fuel Cell hydrogen technology – is expected to hit the market in 2026 but is already being presented in a 3D animation. This innovative zero-emission solution will contribute to a quieter and greener energy supply.
"Our collaboration with Honda allows us to implement hydrogen technology in hybrid energy systems,” says Kurt Van Dal. “With the P-grid powered by Honda’s Fuel Cell Module, we make emission-free power supply and minimal noise pollution possible, ideal for sectors with strict sustainability goals. We look forward to embracing this technology as a future-ready company from 2026.”
Technical specifications of the P-grid:
- Power: 160 kVA (AC output)
- Battery capacity: 70 kWh
- Generator: 38 kVA
- Fuel tank: 324 liters
- Connection options: input: 63A CE plug; output: Busbar, 16A, 32A, 63A, 125A, powerlock (500 amps)
- Technology: AGM lead-carbon battery
- Temperature range: -20°C to 50°C
- Dimensions (LxWxH): 231 x 212.5 x 226.5 cm
- Weight: 4,984 kg
- Certification: CE approved, complies with EN and ISO standards
About e-power®
Experience, customization, and innovation: a powerful combination
e-power® started in 1990 in Belgium and grew to be a leading generator producer in the Benelux. Acquired by Kurt Van Dal in 2020, it expanded by acquiring Bobinindus in 2022 and Hayen Laser Technology in 2023. With over 300 employees and advanced facilities, e-power® provides customized energy solutions for various sectors, driven by innovation and expertise.