Clean Power for Major Infrastructure M80 Ring Road Upgrade.

When it comes to powering large-scale infrastructure projects, reliable performance and sustainability don’t have to be mutually exclusive.

At the M80 Ring Road Upgrade in Victoria, Makinex Renewables partnered with OPT hire and CPB Contractors to deliver exactly that: dependable, off-grid power with low emissions and real cost savings

About The Project:

The M80 Ring Road Upgrade—located between Sydney Road and Edgars Road, just 14km north of the Melbourne CBD—is a major infrastructure initiative delivered by CPB Contractors and funded by the Australian and Victorian Governments.

Designed to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and enhance safety, the project includes the widening and realignment of ramps, new lane construction, smart freeway systems, lighting, noise walls, and landscaping.

 What Was Delivered

To support construction crews on site, Opthire deployed 2 x Makinex Renewables HPS45 Hybrid Power Systems to run a large, temporary complex.

The 684m² site compound serviced 50 to 75 people daily and included: Site offices, lunchrooms, meeting and first aid rooms, toilets and site amenities.

 
All powered entirely off-grid, using clean solar and battery storage, with backup available when needed.

The Impact: Over a 4 Week Period

🌱 Over 12 tonnes of CO₂ emissions saved

💰 More than $10,000 in diesel costs avoided

⛽ 4,500+ litres of fuel not consumed

🔇 Quiet, emission-free operation, improving the on-site work environment

This deployment is a powerful example of how forward-thinking contractors are reducing environmental impact while still meeting the high demands of critical infrastructure projects.