The challenge

For the construction of Mechelen's new train station, CIT Blaton and Artes are collaborating on a large-scale, four-phase project.
The site spans multiple tracks and will require years of constant, reliable power for several heavy tower cranes, including a YongMao STT553.24T and a Wolff crane 7534.16.

The peak capacities of these cranes are significantly higher than average, so a standard electrical connection did not offer sufficient capacity.
A traditional solution using diesel generators would lead to additional emissions, fuel costs and noise pollution, undesirable in an urban environment and not in line with CIT Blaton's sustainability goals.
The power supply therefore had to be operationally reliable, scalable and emission-free, with no risk of downtime.

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The goal

CIT Blaton sought an energy solution that:

• can handle the high peak capacities of multiple tower cranes,
• guarantees continuous power without diesel consumption,
• is operationally secure and scalable,
• and contributes to the structural reduction of the carbon footprint.

"The job site should be able to focus on building, not power.
With Neargrid, we know that the right energy is always there."
- Stefan Segers, subject matter expert CIT Blaton

The solution

In collaboration with Neargrid, a Boost 200 battery arrangement was designed to act as an intelligent buffer between the grid and the site consumers.
Together, CIT Blaton and Neargrid determined the complete cabling plan and phasing, so that the power supply adapts flexibly as the project progresses.

The battery effortlessly delivers the peak power required by heavy tower cranes, without overloading the grid connection.
Thanks to smart control and remote monitoring, operation is fully automated and can be monitored remotely, without additional interventions or costs.

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The result

The Boost 200 guarantees a stable, quiet and emission-free power supply, perfectly suited to the dynamics of a metropolitan infrastructure site.
CIT Blaton can continue its construction activities uninterrupted, with a significantly reduced environmental impact and without reliance on fossil fuels.

This project confirms that even the largest yards can run fully electric, powerfully, efficiently and sustainably.

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"The yard must have the right power at all times," says Stefan Segers, equipment expert at CIT Blaton.
"With a traditional power group, you always run risks. With Neargrid's battery, the power supply is reliable, quiet and completely emission-free."

For CIT Blaton, this project is part of a broader sustainability vision that has been underway for more than 15 years.

"We want to actively reduce our carbon footprint," "It's our responsibility not to keep emitting and pass the consequences on to the next generation.
Technologies like Neargrid help us make that commitment a reality."

This keeps not only the station moving, but also the future of sustainable building.

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