Clean-tech innovator Allye Energy has announced Collins Earthworks as the first customer for its recently launched MegaMAX battery energy storage systems.
The partnership will see the deployment of a MAX1000 unit with 240kW integrated DC fast charging capabilities, specifically configured for the demanding requirements of construction sites.
It follows Allye Energy’s recent launch of its MegaMAX range, which includes both the MAX1000 (1MWh) and MAX1500 (1.5MWh) battery energy storage systems.
Collins Earthworks has worked closely with Allye Energy to co-create a solution tailored to the unique challenges of construction electrification, providing valuable industry insights that shaped the mobile capabilities of the MegaMAX range.
The partnership with Allye Energy addresses the critical challenge of providing high-power charging at depots, quarries, and remote locations where construction vehicles need to top up throughout the working day.
Allye Energy estimates that the MegaMAX range will save operators like Collins up to £2,500 per week in diesel costs alone, with additional savings from reduced maintenance requirements and the elimination of costly grid connection upgrades for EV charging infrastructure.
A key feature of the product is its custom Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) structure, allowing systems to be transported and deployed via standard hook loader trucks without requiring specialised lifting equipment. This enables a complete high-power, off-grid EV charging solution to be operational in under two minutes.
David Collins, Managing Director at Collins Earthworks, said:
“The transition to electric construction equipment presents unique challenges in our industry, but it’s a necessary step forward that we’re committed to taking. The MAX1000 delivers exactly what we need – reliable, high-power charging capability that can be deployed at our various work sites without extensive infrastructure upgrades.
“It’s a practical solution that keeps our electric equipment running efficiently while helping us meet our sustainability targets. This technology allows us to maintain productivity and operational effectiveness while significantly reducing our environmental impact.”
Alistair McNeil, COO at Allye Energy, said:
“Our partnership with Collins Earthworks exemplifies how innovation happens when forward-thinking companies collaborate effectively. Their industry expertise has been invaluable in refining the MegaMAX range to meet real-world construction needs. By integrating our proprietary AI forecasting technology into these systems, we’ve created not just a power solution but an intelligent energy management system that anticipates usage patterns, optimises charging schedules, and adapts to the dynamic needs of any site.
“This predictive capability ensures maximum efficiency while minimising operational costs – functioning essentially as an ‘energy bank’ that draws power strategically during off-peak hours.”
Image courtesy of Allye/Collins Earthworks
