A Danish-produced generator that runs on methanol can address the environmental challenges facing construction sites, marking a significant shift in the industry.
The Danish construction industry is facing a major transition. With new, stricter climate requirements coming into effect on July 1, 2025, contractors, developers, and equipment rental companies must rethink their approach to CO2 emissions. The new regulations state that emissions must not exceed 1.5 kg of CO2 per square meter per year, which has accelerated the search for greener solutions for construction sites.
This is where Whitecell Systems ApS presents a solution that contributes to meeting the new requirements: a generator based on fuel cells and green methanol. The generator was given at a big networking event with multiple important stakeholders from different industries:
Silent and CO2-neutral Power
The generator stands out by being both silent and CO2-neutral, as it emits no harmful particles such as SOx and NOx. The product has resonated with the industry, where it is seen as both a response to the upcoming climate requirements and a significant improvement to the work environment. The solution is based on a “plug-and-play” principle, making it easy to handle and independent of access to the power grid.
Positive Experiences in Northern Jutland
The Whitecell Generator, XGS-55 has already proven its worth in practice at a construction site in Nørresundby, where the contracting firm HP Byg has built a new health center. Project Manager Christian Bundgaard Nielsen confirms the positive results:
“The generator has eliminated noise from the construction site. This means we could talk to each other in our daily work, which is good for both the work environment and safety. It simply blended into our daily routine without making a fuss, other than delivering green energy,” says Christian Bundgaard Nielsen.
The demand for green solutions is increasing. Denmark’s largest equipment rental company, Loxam, has already added the methanol-powered generator to its inventory. Branch Manager Jan Laursen states that the company has been waiting for this type of machinery for many years, as customers have long been requesting it.
“Customers have long been asking for emission-free and silent machines that are easy and reliable to handle logistically,” says Jan Laursen.
This development is also supported by trends within the industry, where DI Byggeri (Danish Construction Industry) is actively working to promote emission-free machinery, and where 14 of the country’s largest public developers have signed a letter of intent to introduce similar requirements in the future.
Whitecell Systems ApS is proud to contribute a solution that not only meets the new requirements but also accelerates the green transition of the construction industry.