ECHO GROUP / CHERRY ENERGY SOLUTIONS

built a good reputation amongst some of Australia ’ s leading brands , and that they have the confidence to have us as a sustainability partner .”

Chief Operating Officer Wright says he ’ s proud not only of the holistic model of reducing clients and partners ’ operating and energy costs – on average , Cherry ’ s customers save 55 % on energy bills – but also the sustainability aspect .

“ No matter how focused you are on the bottom line ,” he says , “ it ’ s nice to be able to do something that protects the environment and benefits future generations .”

Echo also boasts a formidable supplier network , not least in when it comes to solar cell technology . “ Echo Group carefully selects suppliers with only high quality , Tier 1 energy efficiency products , including solar module from Hanwha Q CELLS [ Nasdaq : HQCL ],” Zimmerman adds . “ German engineered , Hanwha Q CELLS is the world ’ s largest and most recognised solar cell and module manufacturer and provides a 12-year product warranty with a 25 year linear performance warranty .”

Echo ’ s head office is a 1,440sqm facility at Geddes Street in Mulgrave , Victoria and , under the highlytrusted Jim ’ s brand , it recently won the Strathbogie Solar Bulk Buy Program in collaboration with the Yarra Energy Foundation . There is also a lot of interest from other rural residential areas in Victoria .

124 September 2017