GO SOLAR TO BEAT RISING FUEL COSTS
Welfare fleet owners are really starting to feel the impact of the recent changes in fuel tax legislation. With traditional ‘red’ diesel banned for use in welfare, HVO prices incurring a hefty tax hike and white diesel prices rocketing ever higher due to global unrest, welfare users need to find an alternative fast. Some manufacturers offer hydrogenpowered welfare. But at the current time, hydrogen is also prohibitively expensive and unfortunately most of the hydrogen available in the UK is ‘dirty’ hydrogen so even though it produces zero emissions at point of use, the environmental impact remains very high. This leaves solar energy as the only truly viable and cost-effective alternative. UK manufacturer Boss Cabins recently launched its new Deep Green 2030 range of welfare products, designed to operate almost entirely from solar energy and produce virtually zero emissions. Deep Green cabins incorporate the latest solar panel technology, lithium ion batteries and a smart energy monitoring system which shows at all times exactly how much energy the cabins are generating and using and from what source.
Data gathered from the fleet of solarpowered Deep Green cabins currently out in the field has shown their solar production capacity to be exceeding even the manufacturer’s own expectations. Boss Cabins Managing Director James Kearsey states: “These results we are seeing are extremely encouraging. We have Deep Green welfare cabins deployed in different locations all around the UK, and in March and April, the data showed that these units were creating virtually 100% of their energy requirements solely from the bank of solar panels mounted on their roof. “As well as saving users a fortune in fuel costs, this means the Deep Green cabins are not creating any harmful emissions. Solar energy use = zero emissions.” In addition, the Deep Green units include a raft of other environmental benefits including a unique and innovative system for harvesting rainwater and recycling grey water which cuts the need for water refills and waste pumpouts significantly. Fewer service visits means lower service costs and less environmental impact from service vehicles visiting site. Deep Green cabins are also sustainably constructed and their end-of-life impact has been considered. They are built in
stainless steel with a 25 year anti-corrosion warranty and are over 97% recyclable when they come to the end of their useful life. Understandably, the Deep Green range is being picked up on by the major construction and utilities companies who are keen to hit their Net Zero and Carbon Neutral targets as well as improve their ESG scores, with water companies particularly keen on the rain harvesting and recycling element. James Kearsey continues: “We are getting a fantastic response to these cabins from the major players in the construction industry. They can recognise how our Deep Green 2030 range gives the welfare industry a product that truly reduces environmental impact while not sacrificing any of the performance you need or expect from a high-spec welfare cabin.” The first models in the Deep Green range include a 24ft Canteen/Office and a 16ft Canteen, both with twin toilets. Several more designs are in the pipeline with a 12ft model being released soon and several sizes of static as well as a range of portable toilets. To book a Deep Green demo or for more info, visit the website bit.ly/DeepGreenSolarWelfare
30 Construction UK Magazine - May 2022
