August 22, 2025
The climate is changing. This much is clear. In recent years, regulations and public opinion have focused on greenhouse gas emissions and their impact on climate change and our health. Environmental regulations are becoming increasingly stricter, and the conservation of ecosystems is on everyone’s agenda. When possible, fossil fuels and other non-renewable energy sources are being avoided, and alternative power sources are welcomed.
We come prepared
While others are compelled to react to these cultural and political changes, Atlas Copco Specialty Rental has been preparing for this shift for years. Reducing CO2 emissions and dependence on fossil fuels aren’t only critical social challenges but key pillars of our business strategy. Customers who choose Atlas Copco Specialty Rental equipment can rest assured they have the most sustainable temporary solution on the market and will still maintain their highest levels of performance or productivity.
The four pillars of our future fuel fleet
Electric-driven
When it comes to electric-driven equipment, Atlas Copco Specialty Rental has been at the forefront of innovation for years. Thanks to significant progress in electric motor, power electronics, and battery technologies, Atlas Copco Specialty Rental is one of the few temporary solution providers that can offer customers an electric-driven option for any application. The benefits of going electric cannot be overstated for the right application: from improved noise levels to no diesel engine emissions; and improved efficiency to simpler service. So why should you not go electric? As long as you have an electric power source on your site, the electric compressor will always be the most efficient solution.
Stage V
HVO
HVO, or "hydrotreated vegetable oil," is the newest generation biodiesel, produced from recycled vegetable oils and fats, mostly waste products of the fish and meat industry. It’s 100% fossil-free, non-toxic, and carbon-neutral because it’s a recycled product. HVO also burns cleaner than diesel. Simply fueling with 100%, pure HVO makes your compressor run carbon-free and lowers the emission of NOx and particular matter at the same time. Another benefit of HVO: you can blend it with diesel at any percentage, contrary to “older” bio-fuels. We have extensively tested HVO with all our engines and detected no impact on performance whatsoever in various circumstances. Myth busted! In fact, we found that in some cases, HVO outperforms diesel, for example, when starting your compressor up in cold conditions.
Hybrid
Storing energy when it’s available from renewable sources is an easy way to reduce site pollution. Atlas Copco’s hybrid & energy storage system connects Power Modules to other energy sources, such as solar, wind, and hydro, as well as to energy storage stations like batteries. The hybrid & energy storage system generates power from renewable sources (solar, wind, or hydro) whenever possible. The power module is then used whenever the original energy source isn’t available, for example, replacing solar energy at night or providing power during maintenance or repair operations at a wind farm. Battery energy storage is also important as energy stored in battery modules can be used when needed, further reducing fuel consumption. Hybrid energy storage solutions are often required for many sustainable power projects in remote locations where grid power is unavailable. In addition, it offers an environmentally friendly alternative to only using a diesel generator, resulting in significantly lower CO2 emissions.
