Case Studies
Energy Efficiency for Visy
For over 20 years, Quality Energy has been delivering custom-designed low and high-voltage Power Factor Correction as well as Active Harmonic Filter solutions to Visy sites along Australia’s east coast.
Beyond supplying cutting-edge power quality solutions, we’ve also provided ongoing servicing, maintenance, and repairs - both for our own equipment and third-party systems - to ensure Visy’s facilities operate at peak efficiency.
Our expertise, tailored approach, and commitment to exceptional service have fostered a strong, long-standing relationship built on trust. Here’s to powering Visy's efficiency for the next 20 years!
Solar Supports Lifesaving Donations
Lifeblood recently renovated their building in Caulfield and, as they have a Sustainability ESG Roadmap 2027, with climate and emissions as a focus, wanted to install solar to reduce carbon emissions.
Our team went 'above' and beyond, seamlessly installing the system at an active donor centre without disrupting the donors or staff.
Clean, green energy now supports powering the lifesaving donations given every day.
Zambrero Saves CO2
Zambrero recently opened a new store in Preston, Victoria and wanted to install a solar PV system to generate their own clean, green energy instead of buying it all from an electricity retailer.
Quality Energy encountered many obstacles on the roof including HVAC, signage and other services that had to be taken into consideration, as well as the fact that as it was a new business, electricity bills were not available to calculate the size when designing the system.
Cheers to Reduced Electricity Charges!
Australian Vintage Limited (AVL), one of Australia’s largest wine producers, engaged Quality Energy in 2021 to ensure switchboard compliance for a new solar system's grid approval. Our analysis revealed poor power factor and harmonics in the power system, leading to the installation of custom manufactured of a 450kVAr Power Factor Correction (PFC) unit and 2 x 400A Active Harmonic Filters (AHF).
Last year, monitoring of another switchboard at AVL revealed a power factor of 0.90 and Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) at 41%, prompting the design, manufacture and installation of an additional 400kVAr PFC and expandable 100A and 300A AHFs. The modular AHF design allows AVL to seamlessly scale as their operations grow.
An Incredible 33% Rate of Return
In 2016, CitiPower/Powercor introduced a kVA network tariff for medium to large business customers, requiring them to pay for apparent power (kVA) instead of real power (kW). Due to inefficient electrical systems and a poor power factor, the University of Melbourne experienced higher electricity costs, as they were charged based on peak demand. Following an extensive tender process, Quality Energy was awarded the contract to design, manufacture, and install Power Factor Correction equipment, which is still going strong today.
Staying Sweet with Reduced Energy Costs
Sugar Australia deliver over 500 Tonnes of refined sugar each year to the industrial, foodservice and hospitality industries. Their energy provider and on-site engineers identified the equipment used to process the sugar was causing the company to have poor power factor, resulting in high demand charges on their electricity bills. Sugar Australia contacted Quality Energy to provide customised Power Factor Correction units and a Static Var Generator to reduce demand charges and ensure compliance.
Keep Cool and Carry On
When the Rialto upgraded two of its three primary chillers—responsible for around 70% of the building’s cooling—Quality Energy was engaged to design and manufacture a customised Active Harmonic Filter (AHF) solution. This ensured the new equipment maintained optimal power quality and operated within Australian harmonic guidelines. The result? An impressive 80% reduction in Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) and full compliance with IEEE 519 Standards.
Sky High Solar
When the owner of a big high-rise building in Melbourne's CBD approached their electrical building maintenance team from Prolux Electrical for a commercial solar PV system quote, Prolux turned to Quality Energy, their trusted partner in commercial solar, to provide a tailored solution. Our expert team installed a 65.12kW system on level 30, even carrying all of the equipment up the last two flights of stairs! Yet another outstanding quality, Quality Energy, renewable energy project delivered.
Sun Keeps Ice Cold
As a valued Power Factor Correction client, Arctic Ice approached us to further reduce their carbon footprint by installing solar at their Townsville, Queensland site and expanding an existing system at their Clayton South, Victoria location. We tailored the designs to optimise roof space and maximise cost savings, delivering impactful results. In the first year, the systems are expected to generate enough renewable energy to avoid a combined total of 81.3 Tonnes of CO2 emissions, equivalent to planting 1,345 tree seedlings and nurturing them for a decade!
EV Chargers Charging Staff Sustainability
A global manufacturing company's head office in Southbank, Melbourne wanted an EV charger solution for staff to charge their electric vehicles. ChargeHub provided the solution in 3 x AC 22kW EVBox BusinessLine EV Chargers and requested Quality Energy install them. There were many challenges for our installers, but they were successfully overcome, and staff can now connect three cars for charging simultaneously while they work.
Solar in the Sky
This Melbourne CBD building presented more twists and turns than The Amazing Race, but our team rose to the challenge, installing a sleek new solar PV system across two levels at the top. Completed just in time for the peak summer season, the system is set to harness maximum renewable energy and deliver significant savings on electricity costs and carbon emissions.
Improving Power Factor and Reducing Harmonics in a Power Supply
Our partner's client's site had an overheating switchboard and was operating outside the local electrical code. After monitoring the site's power quality and reviewing the data carefully, Quality Energy recommended a 400kVAr Modular Power Factor Correction unit to improve power factor and a 600A Active Harmonic Filter to reduce harmonics. Click on Read More below to view project outcomes and impact.
Sancell Supercharges their Sustainability
In addition to improving their energy efficiency with one of our Power Factor Correction units, Sancell wanted to boost their environmental impact and strengthen their sustainability targets so approached us for a renewable energy solution. The result? A stunning 660kW solar PV system using 440W Risen Energy N-Type panels and Sungrow inverters with an extended 25-year warranty.
Protecting Future Generations from CO2
Quality Energy was delighted to be recommended by The Energy Alliance to partner with Explore & Develop Baulkham Hills for a solar PV solution aimed at reducing electricity costs and cutting carbon emissions. Our team installed a system designed to maximize roof space and deliver the highest possible savings on their electricity bills. With an estimated annual solar production of 34,752 kWh, Explore & Develop Baulkham Hills is set to save 53% on energy costs and prevent 24.3 Tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually — equivalent to planting 401 seedlings and nurturing them over a decade. The future just got a little brighter for the preschoolers and their generation!
Solar System Outperforming Expectations
This beautiful solar system is producing more renewable energy that estimated. For over 5 years, the Caroline Springs College has had the benefit of over 63MWh generated and our calculations show it has saved them a total of 440 Tonnes of CO2 (equivalent to 7,277 tree seedlings grown for 10 years) and approximately $75k!
Out With the Old and In With the New!
After an electricity retailer identified their customer had poor power factor, they approached Quality Energy for a solution. Quality Energy discovered that an existing aged power factor correction unit was in poor condition and not performing as expected, resulting in high demand charges for the Queensland manufacturer. Quality Energy obtained data for analysis and delivered and installed a new, bespoke Power Factor Correction unit. The manufacturer now has a power factor of .99!
EV Charger Convenience for Employees
EnergyAustralia is currently in the process of installing EV chargers throughout Australia, encouraging use of electric vehicles and providing convenient and easy access to charging stations. As owners of the Newport Power Station, they recently installed an electric vehicle charger on the site for its employees to charge their electric vehicles.
Instantaneous Power Compensation Solution
A residential aged care facility with equipment creating harmonics in the power supply needed a solution quickly. Quality Energy, as a leader in manufacturing and installing power quality equipment, were engaged to build a 175kVAr Static Var Generator for our partners to install.
EV Chargers Provide Sites with Additional Revenue
Moana Heights Shopping Centre and Gawler Homemaker Centre wanted to provide customers with the convenience of being able to park and charge their electric vehicles whilst using their facilities. The 120kW twin plug DC EV chargers provide dual charging to attract more customers and additional revenue from customers using the chargers, while reducing fossil fuel carbon emissions.
On the Road Again with Renewables
Bridgestone Select Tyre & Auto have a store, a workshop and a warehouse at their site in Truganina. An old solar PV system on the warehouse rooftop was damaged by a storm and needed to be replaced, so Quality Energy installed a new 99.6kW commercial solar system. This new system is expected to produce 116,713kWH of clean, green electricity in the first year of operation, offsetting 81.5 Tonnes of CO2 emissions, equivalent to 1,248 tree seedlings grown for 10 years.
Active Harmonic Filters for Highpoint
Highpoint Shopping Center has over 450 different businesses sharing a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Newly installed chillers were creating harmonics in Highpoint's electrical system, which can potentially cause equipment malfunction, overheating and hardware damage, as well as taking the electrical system outside of the electrical network code. Quality Energy were engaged to customise a solution using Active Harmonic Filters to reduce harmonics to acceptable levels.
Solar Powered Advanced Textile Manufacturing
Advanced textile manufacturing is an energy-intensive process and rising energy costs were impacting Australian Textile Mills (ATM). Quality Energy designed and installed a whopping 1MW solar PV system on their heritage listed facility in Wangaratta, Victoria. It's estimated annual production is 1313MWh and will offset 1011 Tonnes of carbon emissions.
Power Factor Correction for Austech
Our large electricity retailer channel partner identified Austech Wire and Cable had poor power factor and engaged Quality Energy to provide a solution. Quality Energy carefully considered the structures and surroundings, including a lack of spare circuit breakers/space in the switchboard, and two Power Factor Correction units, one 500kVAR and one 200kVAR, were designed and engineered for each transformer and installed. The results include better protection for their equipment and reduced demand, providing lower electricity bills and carbon emission savings.
Sustainable Chocolate at Barry Callebaut
The world's leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, Barry Callebaut, was looking for a reliable solution to improve their energy efficiency, reduce their electricity bills, become more environmentally responsible and bolster their sustainability positioning at its chocolate factory in Campbellfield. Quality Energy installed a 568kW solar PV system and a 175kVAR Power Factor Correction Unit to reduce the site's energy consumption.
Bayside Residential Complex Goes Solar
This beautiful bayside residential complex is now even more sustainable! The new 90.2kW solar PV system, customised specifically to withstand inclement weather and sea-salt erosion and installed on one uniquely shaped eleven level main building and two three level low rise townhouses, now powers many of the common areas as well as the de-salination plant that provides water to the gardens and pool.
Solar PV for McMillan Distributors
Quality Energy installed a 99kW solar PV system for McMillan Distributors, reducing their energy costs and improving efficiency while enhancing their environmental sustainability.
IGA Bungendore
The IGA store in Bungendore hired Quality Energy to install a 152kW solar PV system after being impressed with our work at neighbouring Cellarbrations. In addition to the installation, Quality Energy provided project management assistance to maximise financial benefits and efficiency for the client.
Custom-Built Power Factor Correction Units for David Moss Corporation
David Moss Corporation's Geebung manufacturing plant has been facing a significant issue of harmonic pollution, which has resulted in high power bills for the business due to a low power factor. Quality Energy custom-built and installed 1700kVAr Power Factor Correction solution to improve power factor and increase cost and productivity efficiency.
EV Charger System for WPA with Minimal Power Demand
Quality Energy installed a 25kW EV charger at Western Program Alliance's office in Footscray, Victoria for their pool vehicles, as part of WPA's sustainability strategy to electrify their fleet vehicles.
Rooftop Solar PV System Supporting Budget Petrol's Transition to EV Economy
Service stations such as Budget Petrol in Goulburn are increasing their investment in EV chargers in preparation for a reduced global demand for fossil fuels. Quality Energy installed a rooftop-mounted solar power system to help the customer achieve energy autonomy by improving their power supply and reducing their tariff charges.
Making Award-Winning Pies with Clean Solar Power
Quality Energy installed a 37kW solar panel system for award-winning pie and baked goods Country Cob Bakery, which was looking for a clean energy source to power its manufacturing operations.
Improve Cost and Energy Efficiencies for Kellogg's Australia
Kellogg's Australia is a large energy user with expensive commercial electricity contracts. As cost of production increase and a commitment to be more energy efficient, Kellogg's Australia engaged Quality Energy to explore how to reduce their electricity demand charges while optimising their production's electrical environment.
Reducing Carbon Footprint and Excess Demand Charges for Arctic Ice
Quality Energy has been helping Arctic Ice's Australian sites to maximise their energy efficiency via our custom Power Factor Correction solutions. We integrate a Solar Power system with Power Factor Correction at their Victorian site to help Arctic Ice reduce their carbon footprint, as well as any excess demand charges.
Two-pronged Approach to Energy Efficiency for Visy Industries' Paper Mill.
Quality Energy has been supporting Visy Industries to reduce their electrical demand (kVA) for over 20 years. They were experiencing higher electricity bill and equipment overheating in their production and contacted Quality Energy to design a solution.
Charging IKEA Australia's EV Fleet
Quality Energy was awarded the project to install four EV chargers at IKEA in Marsden Park, NSW, in support of the world-famous flat-pack furniture brand's strong commitment to being climate-positive, reducing more greenhouse gas emissions than what the entire business emits.
Quality Energy's EV Charger Solutions Powering Sutherland Shire Council's Renewable Energy Future.
Quality Energy was contacted by Sydney's Sutherland Shire Council to install two EV chargers at the Council car park in Sutherland, NSW as part of their commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 with respect to the Council's own operations.
Custom-Designed Rooftop Solar for Mercedes-Benz Australia
Quality Energy analysed Mercedes-Benz Australia's power profile at their national parts warehouse and overlaid that with their energy spend to help design the most cost-effective and high-performance solar power solution for their operations.
Custom-Designed Power Factor Correction for Covino Farms
Quality Energy was engaged to design and manufacture a Power Factor Correction system for Covino Farms to improve their Power Factor and reduce their electricity bill. The proposed solution would need to fit in a tight space and withstand heat stress.
Energy Efficiency Upgrades for Laminex
Quality Energy supported Laminex’s landlord to deliver energy efficiency upgrades for their tenant to reduce running cost and retain their tenant.
Resolving Unplanned Production Shutdowns for Jalna
Quality Energy resolved the harmonic pollution issue for Jalna which is causing unplanned production shutdowns.
Reducing Harmonic Pollution for Flinders Private Hospital
Quality Energy reduced the harmonic pollution that was interfering with sensitive medical imaging equipment, so Flinders Private Hospital can continue their critical lifesaving work.
Improving Power Factor and Reduce Energy Cost for Newscorp
Quality Energy improved Newscorp’s Power Factor as a response to their electricity provider’s change in demand tariffs which increased their energy cost.
Resolving Harmonic Interference for Royal Melbourne Hospital
Quality Energy detected and resolved harmonic interference that was disrupting the hospital's ECG test result.
Reducing Carbon Emissions and Energy Costs for Emerging IT Through Solar
Quality Energy helped Emerging IT take control of their electricity spend and uncertain wholesale electricity prices through solar PV installations.
Managing Electricity Demand to Optimise Production on a Land Rig
Quality Energy was given the task of improving the power factor of a land rig temporarily based at a destination on the Surf Coast Shire. The land rig required more drilling power than the four generator sets (engine and alternator) installed could provide. Quality Energy explored an alternative solution to installing another gen-set which would require high infrastructure and maintenance costs.
Resolving Voltage Surges and Unplanned Lift Outages for Rialto Towers
Quality Energy helped Rialto Towers improve their Power Quality to meet the Energy Authority regulations and reduce unplanned lift outages.
Reducing Excess Demand Charges for Qantas' Catering Sites
Quality Energy analysed the energy use profile and detected excess energy demand which is placing unnecessary demand charges.
Is your business suffering from unexplained electrical faults, failures or power spikes?
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