With a vision of replacing diesel-generated energy with smart green power for a better planet, Black Stump specialises in providing reliable, instant and low-cost sustainable electricity and refrigeration.
Black Stump Technologies is a Melbourne-based sustainability technology company operating globally. Founded in 2017, Black Stump Technologies has evolved from building bespoke solar power solutions to a ‘productised’ suite of more than 10 standard product solutions that are battle-tested in harsh operating conditions.
Their products have been successfully deployed throughout Australia, in Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Djibouti, USA, Spain, and the Bahamas.
With a core manufacturing base in Melbourne, the company also have manufacturing partners in India and the USA. In the next phase of growth, Black Stump will appoint Manufacture under Licence (MUL) licensees in 3-4 key locations globally to combine best-in-class global technology with regional supply and distribution.
The product
Black Stump provides a proven alternative to diesel-powered electricity generation and cold chain solutions through its flagship product, Solarators®.
Its range of turnkey, portable power stations can replace a wide range of diesel generator sizes— from as little as 12 kVa to MvA multiples— to suit a variety of load requirements, space restrictions, consumption patterns and diesel logistics.
Their commercial chillers, freezers, and ice-makers give customers the reassurance of an uninterrupted and reliable power supply, perfect for critical cold chain logistics like product preservation, transportation and storage. Through this technology, Black Stump solves the issues surrounding energy, refrigeration, clean water, food hygiene, sanitation, medical storage, and cold supply chain in both on-grid and off-grid locations.
By providing sustainable technology solutions, the company empowers organisations, communities and individuals with the ability to change their economic and social circumstances.
Why India?
Black Stump Technologies’ global growth is anchored on its ability to scale production and meet increasing global demand for renewable energy and refrigeration. Being able to manufacture Solarators® in Australia, USA, and now in India will improve operational efficiencies.
The Global Victoria Partnership
"Global Victoria has provided support to Black Stump since our earliest days via organising trade missions to export target countries, providing subsidised trade show exhibition space at national and international events and leveraging their network to facilitate high-level connections with potential business and government partners," said a representative from the company.
"Via Global Victoria’s country-specific offices, we’ve been provided with excellent and free export market entry support. Most recently, we have been working hard to find a suitable manufacturing partner that meets our quality standards and cost requirements," they added.
Global Victoria's team from the India VGTI office has been instrumental in facilitating the company's transactions with TankUp, a leading Indian manufacturer.
Read more about the company's partnership with TankUp.
Advice for newcomers to export?
- Clearing port, customs and making final delivery in export locations can be extremely difficult and opaque. Make sure you have an excellent shipping partner, with a local office in the destination country who will act as your advocate. Learn your INTCO terms.
- Export market entry will always take longer and cost more than you think. Seek support where possible (Global Victoria is a good starting point), and while the opportunities seem boundless, so can the costs be. So, take one step at a time and apply the learnings to each new step.
- Enjoy the opportunity for cross-cultural learning that exporting brings.