Managing Director Scott Rawson

An Australian transportable building manufacturer says renewable power solutions in building and toilet-block assets are no longer a ‘nice to have’, amid growing consumer demand for green power.

Instant Products Group has been designing and manufacturing transportable building and ablution facilities for purchase and hire for more than two decades. It’s a growth industry, with rising demand from various sectors including construction, agriculture and events.

But Managing Director Scott Rawson says alongside that growth is an increasing interest and demand from customers for transportable assets to have sustainable power solutions.

“There’s been a noticeable shift in the last few years where renewable power solutions are no longer considered a ‘nice to have’, customers are actively making purchasing decisions based on sustainability options.”

“There’s an expectation with customers that suppliers can offer real solutions when it comes to cleaner power, and as a result, we’re increasingly working with battery, solar and hybrid power solutions alongside our building and sanitation assets.”

The company has successfully integrated solar power into niche, self-contained ablution facilities, but Mr Rawson says there are still challenges to overcome when looking to introduce renewable power solutions more broadly.

“There are still challenges around cost – both integrating renewable power technologies into our products and ensuring it remains affordable for the customer.”

“We also need to consider security of supply in real-world environments. Our transportables are designed to move frequently and withstand harsh environments, whether that be a construction site, remote location or time-critical project where facilities need to arrive and be operational quickly.”

“These challenges aren’t insurmountable. But what’s been missing up until now has been the urgency to address them. That time is now.”

Mr Rawson says he believes the push for green power is coming from a range of areas;

• Consumer Driven: Consumers are increasingly making purchasing decisions based on the sustainability credentials of businesses and organisations.
• Regulation: Some businesses are facing regulatory and contractual pressures to adopt more sustainable power solutions, whether to satisfy ESG obligations, meet ESG specifications within their project scope or tender, or satisfy investor or financial institution expectations.
• Cost: The longer-term cost benefits of renewables is appealing to some, particularly as energy costs continue to rise, and in the current economic climate where there are growing pressures around security of supply for oil and diesel.
• Environmental Benefits: Where green power can replace reliance on diesel generators (for example, on remote sites), there are also potential benefits to air quality and a reduction in noise.

Instant Products Group is also introducing sustainability measures for internal operations, such as rainwater harvesting and solar power, while their under-construction facility north-east of Perth is set to be powered completely off-grid.

“From our perspective, the direction is clear. This isn’t a box-ticking exercise, we’re committed to reducing environmental impact where it makes practical sense, and that includes looking seriously at renewable power options across our product range and operations.”

“That commitment is already reflected in our environmental policy and the way we approach energy use, emissions and continuous improvement across the business.”

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