05.08.2026

Potain Power Solutions

Manitowoc has launched ‘Potain Power Solutions’, a new range of energy storage systems for tower cranes.

The company says the product aims to reduce reliance on diesel generators and can be used on sites with limited or unstable power supplies, including remote projects and urban job sites where low noise and emissions are required.

The systems are designed to handle tower crane duty cycles and peak power demands, helping maintain performance without power drop offs or interruptions. Potain says they can also stabilise the power supply and provide back-up power to protect the crane’s electronics during outages.

Output options include 135 and 270 kVA) plus larger units above 375 kVA. Though the units are specifically designed to work with Potain tower cranes, they can, of course, also power other equipment on site.

They use liquid cooling to keep the batteries working in hot and humid conditions, and can be moved easily by forklift.

Product development manager Robin Chen said: “Potain Power Solutions help tower crane owners move toward smarter, more independent construction sites by maintaining peak productivity regardless of local infrastructure gaps. By drastically reducing the reliance on diesel generators, they also lower daily operating costs and help users meet their sustainability targets.”

The company claims to have seen fuel use reduced by up to 70 percent, compared with diesel generators, and in full electric mode the generator can be removed completely for quieter, zero emission operation.