Case Study - Active Steel

Active Steel

Our Customer

Active Steel was facing increasing energy costs across its operations in both New South Wales and Queensland, impacting the profitability of its large-scale manufacturing facilities. To maintain competitive advantage and operational efficiency, the company sought solutions to manage and reduce energy expenditure.

How We Helped

Choice Energy supported Active Steel with a comprehensive energy strategy that combined commercial solar systems with C&I energy procurement. This dual approach allowed the company to offset rising energy prices and improve long-term sustainability.

Penrith, NSW: A 35kW solar system was installed, projected to save $18,240 per year, with a 25-year savings projection of $763,000.
Park Ridge, QLD: An 82kW solar system was installed, projected to save $36,000 per year, with $1.5 million in savings over 25 years. Additionally, the installation qualified for a $42k instant asset tax write-off as part of the project in 2022.
C&I Energy Procurement, Park Ridge: The company secured a 3-year energy procurement contract, delivering an annual savings of $84,000.

C&I Energy Procurement, Penrith: Another 2-year contract resulted in an annual savings of $14,000.

Benefits

$763,000

$763,000 in projected savings over 25 years from the Penrith solar system

✅ $1.5 million in projected savings over 25 years from the Park Ridge solar system
✅ $84,000 annual savings from energy procurement at Park Ridge
✅ $14,000 annual savings from energy procurement at Penrith
✅ $42,000 instant asset tax write-off for Park Ridge