Testimonial: 5 years without diesel on the construction site – the experience of Eiffage / Sodemat, a leading construction group in the Benelux

From pioneer to industry standard – Eiffage after 5 years without diesel

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In 2021, Class 8 contractor Eiffage made a clear decision:
they replaced their entire diesel fleet with battery-powered systems.

Today, five years later, their conclusion is clear:
“We would never go back.”

Watch the testimonial in the video below.

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What is the biggest advantage?

For Eiffage, it all comes down to one thing:
ensuring a reliable power supply on the construction site.

No downtime.
No more reliance on diesel.
No uncertainty regarding grid connections.

The shipyard is always in operation.

What does that actually mean in practice?

• Reliable power for tower cranes and construction site facilities
• Up to 90% fewer CO₂ emissions
• Faster project startup (with limited connections such as 63A)
• No exposure to rising diesel prices
• Full control and insight into energy consumption

While many contractors are still waiting for high-voltage grid connections and continue to rely on diesel,
Eiffage has already taken this step.

The reality of the market

According to Eiffage, the direction is clear:

Contractors who don’t make the switch today will miss the boat.

Electrification is no longer a distant dream.
It’s happening today.

Neargrid makes this possible with reliable, emission-free power—without complexity or downtime.

Wondering what this means for your projects?
Send us your site setup, and we’ll run the numbers for you using our energy planner

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