Suppliers of Small Wind Power systems, from 2.5 kW to 50 kW, for domestic households, schools, higher education sites, community centres, farms and businesses. Proven Energy of Stewarton in Scotland have been manufacturing and installing wind turbines since 1991. Due to their rapid expansion they have been unable to keep up with the demand for installations in the South and South West and have appointed Aeolus Power Ltd as their distributor/installer. Proven have already installed a number of turbines in the South West, including 4 turbines at Penryn in Cornwall. Aeolus, although fairly new to the wind industry have carried out installations and servicing throughout the UK but are concentrating on the South West of England. They are Clear Skies Registered and are members of the British Wind Energy Association. Aeolus Power are keen to offer a complete service from help and assistance with planning, to offering advice on siting and contacts with your electricity distributor - to make the installation of your wind turbine as easy and stress free as possible.
Atlantic Windpower is a locally-based supplier and installer of small wind turbines, including the well-known Proven range of turbines. Run by Dan Ledger, Atlantic Windpower has installed, serviced and repaired turbines ranging from 2.5kW to 15kW, and has built up an extensive base of knowledge and expertise in the small turbine sector. Atlantic can undertake all aspects of a wind turbine project, from initial assessment, through planning and design, to installation, servicing and repair. Being local, Atlantic can offer keener prices and a faster service than firms based further afield.
Beco Solar are one of the UK's longest established designers and installers of Photovoltaic (PV) solar energy systems. With over 20 years experience, they specialise in PV systems for industrial, commercial marine and domestic uses., manufacturing their own range of controllers and building custom PV power supplies Beco are Project Partners and Distributors for BP Solar, Schuco and Sharp as well as being Distributors for Exide batteries, Rolls batteries and Morningstar regulators.
Beco Limited also supply Proven wind turbines through their Cholwell Wind Energy Division.
Undergraduate course leads to professionally accredited vocational training with extensive field work and an industrial placement, offered over 3 or 4 years. Postgraduate research opportunities enhanced by expert academic supervision and excellent field and laboratory research facilities. Their research expertise spans energy policy, marine renewables, bio-fuels, electrical power and networks, wind, photo-voltaic and thermal technologies. Their academics are committed to working with a diverse range of stakeholders to ensure a better informed and more inclusive approach to sustainable energy solutions.
Community Energy Plus is an award-winning charity that delivers local solutions to fuel poverty, energy efficiency and sustainable energy. They work on projects throughout Cornwall to provide advice and support for renewable energy projects. Working with Cornwall Council and a major energy supplier, Community Energy Plus helps householders in Cornwall to access discounted or free loft and cavity wall insulation. Their Advice, Communities and Education team assists community groups in grant and planning applications, and support a variety of innovative projects relating to energy efficiency and renewable energy. As part of the South West Energy Saving Trust advice centre they provide free and impartial energy efficiency and renewable energy advice. Working with frontline care workers and community volunteers they provide training and advice on Fuel Poverty and Fuel Debt. The charity’s commercial trading arm Low Carbon Futures offers a range of energy and resource management services including business to business support and energy audits.
Community Power Cornwall has evolved through community led demand for the ownership and integration of renewable energy technologies into everyday lives and settings. They hope to enable local communities to collectively tackle the threats of climate change, energy security and uncontrollable fuel cost rises by generating clean, renewable energy locally involving the whole community in understanding and operations. Community ownership offers the opportunity to create a diverse, sustainable and secure energy supply infrastructure, under control of the community and with profits returned to the local economy. Community Power Cornwall provides an economic model through which Cornish communities can own and benefit from the development of renewable energy initiatives. They are developing a portfolio of renewable energy projects utilising wind, biomass, hydro and solar power. They will develop and operate small to medium scale community owned renewable energy installations with an initial focus on wind turbines generating electricity for sale via the national grid.
Ebico's strongest feature is that it's the only not-for-profit energy supplier in the UK. Renewable energy production is not a core part of their offering but they have an interesting tariff called Equiclimate. It is an innovative, carbon offsetting service for customers who want to redress the effects on the environment of their own energy use. EquiClimate is unique in using the new Europe-wide market in CO2 allowances to offset the emissions from customers’ homes.
All the green electricity in Ecotricity's "New Energy" tariff comes from their own windmills but is topped up with ‘brown’ electricity which they buy from the wholesale market. Customers on the "New Energy Plus" tariff have their top-up from another producer's green electricity making it a 100% renewable supply. Ecotricity's main selling point is that - by percentage of turnover - they are the biggest investor in new renewable productive capacity within the UK.
Good Energy is the UK’s only 100% renewable electricity supplier. That means that they guarantee to supply exactly the amount of electricity that their customers consume either from their own renewable energy production or else from bought-in renewable energy supplies. Of all the electricity suppliers they are probably the keenest on customers reducing their demand and very much encourage micro-generation. ‘Green gas’ (or biomethane) is still some years away from being economically viable, so Good Energy have developed a product to work in conjunction with their gas tariff which will encourage the growth of renewable heat generation in the UK. If you're considering using Good Energy then click here and Transition Penwith will benefit financially in a small way.
Green Trust provides the finance and professional resources required to deliver wind and solar projects from feasibility to operation, and turn a community’s visions into reality. Green Trust is managed by experienced renewable energy professionals and supported by experienced suppliers. They will only progress a project that the majority (at least 55%) of the local community supports. Green Trust delivers wind and solar projects that work for the local community through: community profit; community ownership; affordable green electricity supply for local households and businesses; lease income for landowners that is competitive with commercial developers. Green Trust’s community interest company (CIC) legal structure and objectives mean the profit made by each project must go to the local community. Contact Jake Burnyeat, Managing Director, for more information.
The Hotpod "exothermic oxidizing reactor" is a unique, limited edition multifuel stove, handbuilt by local Cornish/ St Ives artist/ blacksmith Daniel Harding. Built from recycled gas cylinders and old VW's they are an exercise in function and form. Hotpod contemporary retro multifuel stove, woodburning stove, stoves and firetools, fire tongs as seen on BBC tv programme "Pay off your mortgage in 2 years". Contact Dan Harding.
ICS is a family run plumbing and heating company covering all areas of Cornwall. Their business is focused primarily on sustainable energy products but they also offer traditional plumbing and heating services. They are committed to working with the key manufacturers and sourcing the best products on the market. They strive to provide their customers both commercially viable and environmentally friendly solutions. They were the first company in the South West to have been accredited as a Mitsubishi “AEI”, Approved Ecodan Installer. Ecodan is an Air Source Heat Pump using the latest technology to provide an advanced heating and hot water system. IcS is not tied to any manufacturer and is therefore able to offer customers completely independent advice.
Specialist Suppliers, System Designers and Installers of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Energy Systems. We supply Solar PV Slates, Solar PV Panels and Free Standing Solar PV Systems. We work with homeowners, small businesses, trade clients and solar manufacturers to supply, design and install Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Energy Systems. We work with clients in the UK, France, Spain, Belgium, The Netherlands and Germany.
Independent Energy was launched in 2003. They are a small company with a wealth of expertise and experience, operating mainly in Cornwall with very limited overheads. They are not tied to any particular product manufacturer and can give honest and independent advice about all available products. Their aim is to provide a personal and professional service. Matthew Trewhella - one of the directors is also helping train the next generation of renewable energy experts through one-day courses at the Cornwall Sustainable Building Trustand the Renewable Energy degree course at Falmouth.
Nuon Renewables is a renewable energy developer, working across the UK to develop truly sustainable energy projects that deliver social, economic and environmental value. Their core business is focussed on wind energy ... they have around 800MW of potential renewable generation in the pipeline or already operational. Their priority is to deliver wind energy projects that support UK policy objectives of diversifying energy supplies to tackle the challenges of climate change and energy security within a sustainable development framework.
Plug Into The Sun are a fully accredited renewable energy installation company based in West Cornwall working throughout all of Cornwall and Devon. They provide a professional service covering advice, quotes, design installation and commissioning of Solar PV installations. They work with individuals, householders, community groups, schools, business, Housing Associations and Local Authorities. Plug Into The Sun were established in 2005 and since that time have become the leading installer in the South West region.
R-ECO, the Renewable Energy Co-operative, is the UK's only employee-owned installer of solar PV systems. They have installed systems on commercial buildings from factories to theatres and work with clients on projects ranging from 10 to 100kW. They actively seek out opportunities to help communities come together to address the issue of fuel poverty and create a better future.
The REOC vision for Cornwall is: "To become an internationally recognised centre of excellence for a wide range of renewable energy technologies and to develop these so as to meet a high proportion of the county's energy needs." It aims to develop a cluster of renewable energy technologies. It will help co-ordinate development, provide information on possible sources of funding and lobby, when necessary. REOC will also provide emerging renewable energy companies with a useful forum for exchange of information and the potential for joint partnerships where two or more different technologies might produce a better business solution than one - for example wave and tidal stream working together, or anaerobic digestion sharing a hook up to the grid with an onshore wind farm and energy crop gasification plant. In time, it is hoped that the REOC forum will become Cornwall's renewable energy centre of excellence, providing an initial point of contact for inward investment in renewable energy and general renewable energy enquires.
Solarcentury is the UK’s leading solar energy company, providing solar technology for buildings. Solarcentury's purpose is to make a big difference in the fight against climate change by reducing CO2 emissions through the application of solar energy. Founded by Executive Chairman Jeremy Leggett in 1998, Solarcentury is based in London, with operations in the UK, France, Italy and Spain. It has installed solar on more homes in the UK than anyone else; in total over 2000 solar systems, including those on the Eden Project, Vauxhall Cross Bus Terminal and Europe’s largest vertical solar facade on the CIS Tower, Manchester.
Source Energy have been designing and installing ground source heat pumps and air source heat pumps in the south west for around a decade. Their installation teams have many years of experience in the plumbing and heating industry and they have successfully installed over 250 ground source heat pump and air source heat pump systems across the Cornwall, Devon and Somerset area.
Southwest Solar Solutions specialise in off grid/stand alone renewable energy sytems for remote properties where the national grid is prohibitive or non-feasible. They focus on guiding you through the benefits of off grid/stand alone power solutions and the use of solar energy as a realistic alternative to conventional power. If you're planning a green build where 100% green energy is needed they can help. They can provide clean, reliable solar power on site for your project, from a new build to any outdoor event.
Stove Shop Renewables is an installer for bespoke renewable energy solutions. With in house, accredited installers, Stove Shop Renewables offer a range of technologies - rainwater harvesting systems, solar thermal, photovoltaic and biomass. They have over 30 years of experience designing bespoke heating systems and are now providing a dedicated installation service that can project manage renewable energy installation from start to finish.
Switch2Sun is owned by Davey & Gilbert Ltd - an established firm of Penzance electrical engineers with the experience, knowledge and expertise. They specialise in home installations of solar photovoltaic panels, a technology that harnesses the sun’s energy and converts it into electricity and income while cutting energy bills. Their installations benefit from a full after-sale service and extensive warranty. They take pride in their installations and will always be on hand to remedy any issues.
The Co-operative is a wide-ranging business owned by its customers. It has only entered the energy market in 2011 having looked at energy for some time, believing that the public have been poorly served. The Co-operative's members guide them on how the organisation should behave as an ethical business, a responsible citizen and a committed campaigner. They support renewable energy and are planning to ensure that, by April 2012, the carbon content of their electricity is less than half the national average. They avoid coal but they do support nuclear power, thinking that a multi-pronged approach is needed if the UK is to meet its climate change targets in the medium term.
The Wave Hub allows developers of wave energy devices to test new wave energy technology. It is a grid-connected offshore facility near Hayle for the large scale testing of technologies that generate electricity from the power of the waves. It leases space to wave energy device developers and exists to support the development of marine renewable energy around the world.
YouGen helps you find and compare renewable energy installers, suppliers and information.They can make it easy for you to improve the energy efficiency of your home, find renewable energy information, installers, suppliers and technology, and buy with confidence. Use their site to: Find out the truth about renewable energy from an independent source; read tips from their energy experts; ask a question and learn from other people’s comments; help others by sharing your experience of renewable energy or recommending your supplier; and find people who have already installed the technology you’re interested in or find a local supplier to install it for you. Their phone line operates Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
