Who we are

About HES

HES works with both commercial and residential clients who want to reduce electricity costs and overcome the challenges of loadshedding.

We assist our clients with managing their energy consumption and provide independent advice on investments in more energy efficient and renewable energy generation systems, including the design and implementation of solar systems.

Our values:

HES is PASSIONATE About Power

We are determined to assist you in reducing your electricity bills and combatting loadshedding challenges.

HES is INDEPENDENT & TRUSTWORTHY

We are not tied to any product, supplier or installer. We work for you as your in-house engineer and energy expert. You can rely on us to provide you with the best advice.

HES is COMMITTED to results

We maintain a solution-focused approach to ensure that our projects deliver the promised return on investment. We take pride in surpassing our clients' expectations.

Owner and Founder

Diarmaid De Burca

Diarmaid is a Chartered Engineer and a business leader with over 25 years of experience, both in South Africa and internationally. He enjoyed a highly successful career with SA Breweries, including time as the General Manager of Newlands Brewery, as well as serving as Technical Director of Czech and Slovakian beer businesses. In May 2020, Diarmaid established Holistic Energy Solutions to share his knowledge and expertise, aiming to assist South African companies in reducing their electricity costs.

Holistic Energy Solutions

What our Clients like and rely on HES for

Our independent and valuable advice regarding saving electricity and its costs,
Our commitment to solving the problems they have,
… (Our Clients have appreciated) that Diarmaid takes care of everything – making the process simple and transparent,
Diarmaid and his Team take personal accountability to ensure the job is done right - and they are always ready to help 24/7.

Our Partners

Holistic Energy Solutions partners with the following companies who bring additional knowledge, expertise and capability to our work. This ensures deeper insights, improved solutions and better value for our clients.

Invint – Inventive Integration (Pty) Limited: Brian Ireland – Managing Director

Brian, through his company, Inventive Integration (Pty) Limited is a Strategy and Engineering Resource – focussing on optimisation programs in the field of resource efficiency. Invint’s expertise is in engineering, manufacturing operations, capital projects, as well as business and pricing strategy – with deep experience of FMCG. Brian has experience (from SABMiller and others) in driving cost savings through water, energy and emissions reduction, as well as in Capital Project Value Engineering. Invint has a comprehensive database of energy reduction opportunities complete with a suite of tools and how-to-guides to evaluate the technical and commercial viability of such initiatives. Get in touch with Brian on LinkedIn by clicking on the Invint Logo above.

UGU Engineering Solutions: Wayne Walker – Managing Director.

UGU Engineering Solutions are consulting electrical, electronic and energy management engineers. They specialise in supporting retail clients such as Woolworths, Truworths, Mr. Price and others in managing their electricity consumption – and providing Electrical Engineering Design solutions. They have installed Smart Meters linked to their internet-hosted energy management platform at a number of our Clients. Get in touch with Wayne by clicking on the UGU Engineering Solutions Logo above which will take you to their website.