Powering Dubai Harbour sustainably with flywheel technology originally developed for F1
4 September 2025

Powering Dubai Harbour sustainably with flywheel technology originally developed for F1

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At Dubai Harbour, McLaren Construction Group faced the challenge of running a WOLFFKRAN 8060.25 crane in extreme heat, dust and 24/7 operation. Traditionally, this required a 500 kVA diesel generator, which is fuel-hungry, emission-heavy, and costly.

By deploying the Dumarey Green Power Peak Power 200 flywheel system, the team cut generator size by 60% (down to 200 kVA) while maintaining full performance:· 5,700 litres of diesel saved in the first month
· 15.3 tonnes CO₂ avoided monthly
· 3,800 AED saved weekly in fuel costs
· Projected 183 tonnes CO₂ reduction per year

Originally engineered for the extreme demands of Formula 1 racing, Dumarey’s flywheel technology was built to withstand high heat, vibration, and intense performance cycles. Those same learnings are now helping us deliver robust, reliable power in the harsh environmental conditions of the Middle East.
During this Dubai Harbour project, the flywheel system delivered reliable power in one of the harshest environments, proving that sustainability and performance can go hand in hand.
A huge thank you to WOLFFKRAN led by Grishil Babu, Byrne Equipment Rental LLC led by Haroon Sarfraz, and McLaren Construction Group led by Paul O’Rourke for making this project a success.

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