Powering businesses to save energy costs Rectifier Technologies move to Solar

Testing, testing…Product testing is an integral part of Rectifier Technologies’ day to day activities, and the large electrical loads it creates are often unavoidable. It was these costs that led Rectifier Technologies to explore more innovative ways to use their energy.

Installing solar made sense for the business. It meant operating in a way that reflected the company’s core values of being as highly efficient and innovative as possible. They signed a 7-year lease in October 2019, allowing Rectifier Technologies to negotiate with their landlord to install solar to help alleviate business costs.

Operations manager Paul Davis says “We’ve always used regenerative loads for testing, but these are not 100% efficient, and still require power from the grid. One example is our electric vehicle (EV) chargers testing regime, where we provide free EV charging to the public. Now with the addition of solar energy, we can make up the power required from a renewable source to reduce overall running costs.”

“Origin’s commercial options were attractive and in line with our budget. Initially, we considered zero capital options, but then decided to pay off the system and own it.”

Rectifier Technologies, Burwood Melbourne

Energy that powers savings and moreOrigin’s flexible payment arrangements were appealing to Rectifier Technologies’ business. As Davis says, “Origin’s commercial options were attractive and in line with our budget. Initially, we considered zero capital options, but then decided to pay off the system and own it.”

The experience that comes with Origin’s installation and management of projects meant no interruptions to Rectifier Technology’s day-to-day business.

Davis notes, “One of the benefits of choosing to install with Origin was that the business could continue whilst the installation occurred and felt they could start seeing the benefits of saving on energy costs sooner than expected.”

Rectifier Technologies is an Australian company with a global presence, including operations in Singapore and Malaysia. Specialising in designing and developing high-efficiency power supplies, the company utilises rigorous research and development to produce innovative products. Located in Burwood Melbourne, Rectifier Technologies employs 20 staff members to keep development going.

Results that countRectifier Technologies ultimately decided to install a 26.4 kW system which is estimated to have an annual generation of 32,957 kWh. This means reducing carbon emissions by an estimated 23.3 tonnes of CO2-e/year1 which can be the equivalent offset by 30.4 acres of forest*. It is also estimated that Rectifier Technologies will be reducing electricity costs by $8,652 in the first 12 months of having the system installed.

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“Being sustainable is not only about being an excellent corporate citizen, it positively impacts the profitability and sustainability of our business.” Paul Davis

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* The US EPA greenhouse gas equivalency calculator: www.epa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gas-equivalencies-calculator