Volvo Penta BESS struck again. With Boels

When a complex system like the BESS arouses interest in equipment rental providers like Boels, it means that the market is responsive. In order to do this, Volvo Penta has joined forces with Belgian power solutions manufacturer e-power. The system, developed and integrated by e-power using Volvo Penta’s purpose-built BESS subsystem, features a compact design that balances high energy density battery packs with transportability—critical for rental operations. Volvo Penta’s BESS subsystem forms the complete DC backbone of the system, comprising battery packs, Battery Management System (BMS), electrical safety components, DC/DC converters, thermal management, and communication interfaces. Its integration-ready architecture enables OEMs like e-power to adapt and scale systems to customer-specific needs with speed and precision. 

A path with tre runners: Volvo Penta, Boels and e-power

Boels Rental, already a long-time user of e-power generators powered by Volvo Penta engines, continues its journey toward electrification together with its Swedish engines provider. “We’re seeing a shift in demand from our customers and a clear path in our sustainability ambitions,” says, Boels manager fleet & innovation Davy De Wilde. “That’s why we work with trusted partners like e-power® and Volvo Penta—because we know they deliver performance, reliability, and innovation.” 

For e-power, the project reflects the next evolution in power solutions. “We’ve built our reputation on reliability and efficient power systems,” says e-power business support director Jens Fets. “Working again with Volvo Penta, this time on battery energy storage, allows us to meet the growing demand for energy in a silent, low-emissions, compact and mobile design—especially in rental applications.”