Over 40 Years of Engineering Innovation

From industrial automation to advanced energy and grid solutions, Quasar has helped shape critical infrastructure across New Zealand.

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A legacy of Innovation

Since 1983 Quasar has evolved from industrial automation specialists to one of New Zealands leading power & energy management providers.
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1983
Founded
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40+ Years
Industry Experience
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Master Partner
Digital Power Partner
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500+ Projects
Project Delivery
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Trusted for over 40 years

Foundations

1983 - 1999

Industrial Journey Begins
Building our expertise in industrial automation
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Founded in Christchurch

Industrial automation & control solutions delivered to New Zealand.
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First-of-its-kind boiler controls

Delivered one of New Zealand's first advanced boiler control systems.
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Expanded operations

Expanded facilities and engineering capability to support growth.
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Power metering begins

Established our power metering and energy monitoring capability.
Innovation & Growth

2000 - 2014

Expanding our Solutions
Growing our capability across energy, software, and analytics.
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FCAS launched

Released FCAS for utility frequency compliance monitoring.
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Quasar Systems formed

Rebranded to reflect our evolution into energy and software solutions.
Electricity Engineers' Association Conference Award 2009 for Best Trade Exhibition Stand.
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Recognised for innovation

Industry recognition for innovation in monitoring and analytics.
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Top sales partner

Recognised for technical expertise and customer outcomes.
Digital Energy Leadership

2015 - present

Experts in Digital Power
Delivering advanced energy and power management solutions.
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RCC launched

Automated power quality event capture and compliance reporting.
EcoXpert Critical Power Master award for 2017 presented by Schneider Electric to Quasar Systems.
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EcoXpert Master

Achieved Schneider Electric's highest EcoXpert
certification.
EcoXpert Partner Sales of the Year Award 2024 presented to Quasar on a clear glass trophy.
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Innovation Award

Recognised for innovation in digital power and
analytics.
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Sustainability Award

Recognised by Schneider Electric for sustainability leadership.
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Keith’s Top 5 Quasar Values
Customer is King always: without our customers we don’t have a business
Attention to detail: this means we know what we are doing and perform better
Strive to be the best: this is what truly sets us apart, customers appreciate it
Always be open to innovation This keeps us invigorated and competitive
Teams win: As talented individuals we will make progress

Keith Hitchings

Founder (Retired)
Quasar

Featured Projects

Massey University
Improving energy visibility and efficiency across a major university campus
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500,000
kWh Saved
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120+
Connected Devices
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Centralised
Reporting
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TVNZ
Optimising Energy Costs Through Intelligent Load Control
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1.2 MW
Average Site Load
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24/7
Auto Switching
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12
Controlled Loads
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Transpower
National Grid Visibility & Revenue Metering Modernisation
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450+
Revenue Meters
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150+
Sites Nationwide
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Class A
Power Quality Monitroing
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Mid-Central DHB
Improving Energy Visibility at Palmerston North Hospital
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$10,000+
Annual Steam Savings
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Real-Time
Enertgy Visibility
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350
Beds Served
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Engineering Experience That Delivers Results

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