Solar and energy savings for workshops and smash repairers
Air compressors, spray booths, welders and hoists all run in daylight, and that suits solar. We check the contract and the compressed air first, then size solar to the workshop.
- Bill review first, no saving no fee
- Compressed air and spray booths checked
- EV chargers for servicing electric cars
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Get my free savings checkBook a 15-min callor call 0433 679 324Workshops use most of their power in working hours, so solar suits them. Fixing compressed air leaks and checking the contract usually come first.
Mechanics and smash repairers run heavy equipment through the working day: air compressors for tools, spray booth fans and bake cycles, welders, hoists, lighting and air conditioning in the office. Compressed air is usually the hidden cost. Leaks and high pressure settings can waste a big share of the compressor's power. With that fixed and the contract right, solar sized to workshop hours pays back well. And as more electric cars come through the door, the workshop needs chargers too.
Where workshops lose money on power
- Compressed air leaksLeaks in hoses, fittings and tools waste power every hour the compressor runs.
- Spray booth bake cyclesFans and heating draw a lot of power in short bursts, which can push up demand charges.
- Contracts nobody checksBusy owners roll onto higher rates without noticing.
- Charging electric carsWorkshops servicing EVs need somewhere to charge them, sized to the supply.
What fits a workshop
Power and gas bill review
The quickest saving, and no fee if we can't find one.
Learn more →Compressed air and booth check
Leaks, pressure, compressor sizing and booth settings, with fixes ranked by payback.
Learn more →Solar
Sized to weekday workshop hours, so most of it is used on site.
Learn more →EV chargers
For servicing and detailing electric cars, sized to what the site's supply can take.
Learn more →Simple, and the numbers come first
- Energy analysisWe start with your bills and 30-minute interval data, so the design fits how your site really uses power.
- Feasibility and designRoof, switchboard and grid checks, then a design that balances cost, output and payback.
- InstallationInstalled by our licensed, accredited electrical partner, using quality, well-supported brands.
- Monitoring and supportEvery system is monitored after install, so faults get caught and fixed early.
Common questions
How much can fixing compressed air leaks save?
It depends on the site, but leaks are often one of the cheapest fixes in a workshop. An audit measures the compressor's load and finds the leaks, then ranks the fixes by payback.
Will solar cover our spray booth?
Partly. Solar covers the daytime load, including some of the booth's fans. Bake cycles that use gas or diesel burners aren't affected by solar, but electric booths are.
Do we need an EV charger to service electric cars?
It helps. Electric cars often need charging before or after a service. A 7 to 22 kW AC charger usually does the job, sized to your supply.
We lease our premises. Can we still save?
Yes. The power and gas contracts are usually in your name, so a bill review works whether you own or lease. Solar and batteries need the landlord's OK, and the lease needs to be long enough to pay them back. We can help you put the case to the landlord.
Are there incentives?
Eligible rebates may apply for solar, batteries and some efficiency upgrades like new compressors.
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