In this episode, we take a deep dive into the equipment rental industry, focusing on battery energy storage systems and sustainability. Hosts Tim Doling and Kevin Sturmer have been traveling to multiple countries and conferences and share their experiences. From the advanced functionality and controls of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the UK, to increased BESS adoption in the US, to the education and awareness process in Canada. With the help of POWR2’s Luis Corona, we interview vendors at the American Rental Association Show, focusing on those incorporating sustainable technology into their rental offerings. We also caught up with Patrick Flannery, Editor of the Canadian Rental Service magazine, about the trends and challenges in the Canadian rental industry, the reemergence of independent rental stores, and briefly touch on regulations and the concept of embodied carbon in construction projects. The hosts provide insights on integrating battery energy storage into rental fleets and identifying customers who would benefit from these systems in temporary power applications.
The battery energy storage system (BESS) market in the UK is advanced and the focus is on advanced functionality and controls.
BESS adoption is increasing in the US, with equipment rental companies finding value and return on investment.
Canada is still in the early stages of education and adoption of BESS for temporary power applications.
Global markets vary with some seeing consolidation in the equipment rental industry, and others experiencing reemergence of independent equipment rental stores.
Regulations and embodied carbon becoming important considerations in the equipment rental industry. Get all of the details and more at www.LeadingTheCharge.io.
Editor, Canadian Rental Service Magazine
https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-flannery-97a4a28/
https://www.canadianrentalservice.com
Chief Architect, Polaris Industries
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiebianchet
President and CEO, Morbark
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-boehler-9b24b417
Regional Product Manager, Genie
https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-schaan-b4802b27
https://www.genielift.com
Mid-Atlantic Regional Sales Manager, Wanco
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellukelorine
Industrial Sales Manager, Yanmar
https://www.linkedin.com/in/arley-bedillion
Company: https://www.POWR2.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/powr2
Tim Doling: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tdoling
Kevin Sturmer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-sturmer
Any statements or views expressed by hosts or guests on Leading the Charge are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of POWR2, their partners, or affiliates.
Takeaways from Conversations
Uptick in Adoption in the USA
Education and Adoption in Canada
Sustainability in the Rental Industry
Innovative Solutions from Vendors
Insights from Patrick Flannery
Consolidation and Independent Companies in the Rental
Predictions for the Future
Considerations for Integrating Battery Energy Storage
Identifying Customers for Battery Energy Storage
