Sustainably powering events with Aggreko’s greener upgrades

Aggreko is a global leader in delivering temporary power, temperature control and energy solutions that set the stage for some of the most exciting events around the world. As experts in the events, film and TV sectors, Aggreko combines the latest technology and smarter thinking to bring sustainable solutions to the industry.

Over the last few years, Aggreko has made a significant investment in providing newer technologies and techniques such as Stage V generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and alternative fuels, which has played a key role in supporting sports, music, and corporate events meet their decarbonisation goals.

Coupled with their consultative approach, Aggreko’s Greener Upgrades range lowers carbon emissions and delivers fuel savings by utilising the latest technology, as demonstrated with some of the best-known organisers around the world.

There were no exceptions when tasked with powering the 2023 Ryder Cup. With 250,000 spectators on site each day and a global broadcast reaching over 3.7 million people, a robust and reliable energy solution was required, that also met the organisers’ objectives of delivering the most sustainable Ryder Cup.

The company combined solar power, batteries, and generators in a hybrid energy solution, supporting not only the main event but also the local infrastructure due to the isolated location of the course. This involved powering 4,106 road lights, in addition to the 104 tower lights installed across the venue.

The Ryder Cup Europe benefited from the resilient uninterrupted power required to put on the global sporting show – as well as an unprecedented cleaner energy supply, achieving one of their most sustainable events to date.

Jono Rose, General Manager, Aggreko Event Services: “We’ve had to employ some innovative thinking using the experts within our team, but making sure we keep the flexible solutions across the course to ensure we can provide the power required but keeping in line with Aggreko’s greener thinking and key pillars.”

The partnership highlighted the opportunities for greener energy in events of all scales, from the planning stages to de-rigging.

Aggreko also provides specialist hire of temperature control equipment to the industry.

Creating a unique and comfortable experience for attendees can require a climate different from that of the event location, which is where Aggreko’s expertise takes centre stage. Their flexible and scalable HVAC solutions include cooling, heating, dehumidification and air handling equipment, which are all rightsized to the application for maximum efficiency.

And through Greener Upgrades, they have also expanded their chiller fleet with models that run on CO₂/R774 an ultra-low GWP refrigerant, and R513A a lower GWP refrigerant.

Finding the balance between comfort for attendees and optimal conditions for equipment is key to a successful event, Aggreko pride themselves on making this possible regardless of the venue, with experience transforming pavilions, rural land, theatres, conference centres, ice rinks, and much more.

Of course, temperature control solutions of this scale require consistent power and can be fully integrated with Aggreko’s generators or battery energy storage systems, as demonstrated at the Ryder Cup.

The span of sustainable practices in the event industry is constantly growing, allowing us to futureproof the spectacular global experiences we know and love, as we transition towards tight net-zero targets.

Aggreko is fully committed to continuing to invest in newer technologies and technologies, that will support their customers in the sector on their decarbonisation journey.

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