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Crane Sustainability & Clean Tech
Crane Sustainability & Clean Tech features the latest news on crane sustainability, electric cranes, hybrid crane technology, alternative fuels, emissions reduction, green construction, renewable energy projects, and clean technology innovations impacting the global lifting industry. Stay informed on how manufacturers, contractors, and crane rental companies are driving environmental progress through sustainable equipment and operational practices.
Liebherr MK 88-4.1E Moves Canopy Sections Roof to Roof in Sweden
Pontáns Kranar used a Liebherr MK 88-4.1E to transfer large aluminium canopy sections between two residential buildings in Uppsala, Sweden.
Meagan Wood
Sep 76 min read
SANY UK Delivers First 200 Tonne Electric Crawler Crane to Sarens UK
SANY UK has delivered the first 200 tonne SCC2000A EV fully electric crawler crane to Sarens UK as part of a three unit package for lower emission heavy lifting projects.
Meagan Wood
Sep 37 min read
Liebherr Mobile Energy Storage Powers STRABAG Drinking Water Infrastructure Project
Liebherr’s battery-based LPO 100 mobile energy storage system has successfully powered a major STRABAG drinking water infrastructure project near Zurich, Switzerland, delivering reliable, emission-free energy despite severely limited grid capacity.
Meagan Wood
May 264 min read
CranePower Launches E-Gen Battery Power System for Construction Sites
New Zealand start-up CranePower has launched the E-Gen, a battery-based mobile power solution designed to reduce diesel generator use on construction sites. The company says the system can significantly cut fuel consumption and emissions while improving energy efficiency across crane and construction operations.
Meagan Wood
May 133 min read
Leguan Lifts Launches Fully Electric Spider Lift Range with OptiTemp Battery Technology
Finnish spider lift manufacturer Leguan Lifts has announced the launch of a fully electric power option for its spider lift range ahead of Apex 2026 in Maastricht, Netherlands. The new battery-powered system introduces advanced liquid-immersion cooling technology designed to deliver full-day performance comparable to diesel-powered machines.
Meagan Wood
May 64 min read
Sarens Nears Completion of Major Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project
Sarens is entering the final phase of its work on the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project, one of the largest offshore wind developments in the United States. The heavy lifting specialist has played a key role in the onshore marshalling and engineering operations at Portsmouth Marine Terminal since 2023.
Meagan Wood
Apr 214 min read
Mammoet Grove GMK5150L-1e Hybrid All Terrain Crane Marks Industry First
Dutch heavy lift specialist Mammoet has taken delivery of the world’s first Grove GMK5150L-1e plug-in hybrid All Terrain crane, advancing zero-emission lifting solutions.
Meagan Wood
Apr 173 min read
Ferdinand Scheurer Niftylift HR28E All Electric Boom Lift Added to Rental Fleet
German rental company Ferdinand Scheurer has taken delivery of a Niftylift HR28E all-electric boom lift, enhancing its fleet with zero-emission access equipment.
Meagan Wood
Apr 142 min read
Two RTGs for Estonia: HHLA TK Estonia Orders Battery-Electric Konecranes Units
HHLA TK Estonia has ordered two battery-electric Konecranes RTG cranes for its Muuga terminal, marking a significant step toward low-emission port operations.
Meagan Wood
Mar 283 min read
Sarens Supports Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm with Heavy Lifting and Marshalling Operations
Heavy lift specialist Sarens is supporting construction of Scotland’s Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm through large-scale marshalling, transport and lifting operations across multiple manufacturing sites.
Meagan Wood
Mar 123 min read
Electric SENNEBOGEN Crane Supports Construction of Electric Bus Depot in Breda
An electric SENNEBOGEN 653 Electro Battery crane supported construction of a new electric bus depot in Breda, Netherlands, enabling emission-free construction operations.
Meagan Wood
Mar 103 min read
Palfinger to Supply Offshore Cranes for Formosa 4 Wind Farm in Taiwan
Palfinger will supply 35 PF 200 fully electric offshore cranes for the Formosa 4 offshore wind farm in Taiwan, supporting Siemens Energy 14 MW turbines.
Meagan Wood
Mar 53 min read
Liebherr Drives Forward Sustainable Energy and Infrastructure Solutions for Construction Sites
Liebherr has established Liebherr Energy Solutions GmbH to expand its capabilities in digitalisation and sustainable energy management, combining battery storage technology and energy planning software to support electrified construction sites.
Meagan Wood
Feb 164 min read
Italian Recycling Company Takes Delivery of Dieci Apollo-e Electric Telehandler
Italian recycling specialist Calabra Maceri e Servizi has taken delivery of a Dieci Apollo-e 26.6 battery electric telehandler, supporting its sustainability and operational efficiency goals.
Meagan Wood
Feb 102 min read
Potain Electric Self-Erecting Crane Supports Tight-Site Steel Erection in Boston
MAS Building and Bridge is using a Potain Hup 40-30 electric self-erecting crane to manage steel erection on a restricted Newbury Street jobsite in Boston’s dense Back Bay neighborhood.
Meagan Wood
Feb 93 min read
Koninklijke Saan Introduces First SANY SAC2500E-PHEV Electric Mobile Crane to the Benelux
Koninklijke Saan has expanded its fleet with the purchase of a SANY SAC2500E-PHEV, a 250-tonne electric telescopic mobile crane supplied by MMB Machines. The crane is the first of its kind operating in the Benelux region, supporting zero-emission and low-noise lifting operations.
Meagan Wood
Jan 303 min read
Electrifying the Mississippi: First All-Electric Transshipment Cranes Enter Service
Associated Terminals and Liebherr Maritime Cranes have introduced the first all-electric transshipment cranes on the Lower Mississippi River, marking a major milestone in sustainable inland waterway logistics.
Meagan Wood
Jan 233 min read
Jekko Delivers First Lithium-Powered Spider Crane to Spain
Grúas y Servicios Casado becomes the first in Spain to add the lithium-powered Jekko SPX 532.2 spider crane.
Meagan Wood
Jan 143 min read
Hyster-Yale Joins IntegratR to Accelerate Zero-Emission Heavy-Duty Solutions
Hyster-Yale joins IntegratR cooperative to accelerate zero-emission heavy-duty off-road equipment development.
Meagan Wood
Jan 133 min read
Sarens Takes Delivery of SANY SCC2000A-EV Pure-Electric Crawler Crane
Sarens has taken delivery of its first SANY SCC2000A-EV pure-electric crawler crane, strengthening its low-emissions lifting capability as the heavy lifting sector accelerates toward decarbonisation.
Meagan Wood
Dec 29, 20253 min read
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