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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.
“There really is no logical reason
why you wouldn’t go solar”
– Erik Zimmerman, Chief Executive Officer
70 September 2017