About rafferty & black industries
Welcome to Rafferty & Black Industries, a dedicated one-person UK non-profit science-and-engineering lab based in the UK. We're driven by the conviction that addressing the cost of living crisis and the climate crisis are inextricably linked. Our journey began with a vision: to empower humanity through distributed DC power, fostering resilience and preparing us for future challenges.
Our driving philosophy
We believe the path to a sustainable future lies in distributed DC power, enabling humans to thrive within the natural geometric buffering of the earth. This approach is not just about energy; it's about survival, resilience, and laying the groundwork for a future that includes space colonisation. We're building practical, human-facing technology from first principles, prototyping and testing in real-world conditions.
Our unique approach: CBC-R
What truly sets our technology apart is our Constraints-Based Convergence (with Repeatability) methodology, or CBC-R. We start with real-world limitations – safety, cost-effectiveness, repairability, and efficiency – as our guiding principles. Every iteration is meticulously measured, logged, and designed for repeatability, ensuring the system converges towards a stable, trustworthy, and human-centric solution.
Join our journey
We're eager to connect with out-of-the-box thinkers, tinkerers, and anyone who views the world through a different lens. As a non-profit, one-person lab, collaboration is key to our mission. We hope this page inspires you to reach out and become part of our story, whether you're a potential pilot partner, funder, researcher, or part of the UK manufacturing network.
"A company that puts humans first in every sense"
Rafferty & Black Industries