What we do

Regen SW is a leading centre of sustainable energy expertise and pioneering project delivery.  We enable business, local authorities, community groups and other organisations to deliver renewable energy and energy efficiency and build a prosperous low-carbon economy in the south west of England.

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Membership gives you access to the latest sustainable energy news, input into policy consultations, and reduced entry to events.  Join here.

  • Inspiring change: We run pioneering projects that accelerate the delivery of sustainable energy technologies on the ground.

  • Backing business: We equip companies working in the field of sustainable energy to make the most of the huge opportunities that the sector offers.

  • Preparing the ground: We support local, regional and national decision makers to create the right conditions for investment in sustainable energy projects.

FiT comprehensive review

Find out what Regen SW is doing to respond to the announced changes to the Feed-in-Tariff, and how you can get involved.

More about FiT review

Onshore electricity generation

Regen SW helps developers and communities understand what their options are for projects in the south west, and how they can best develop their ideas. Find help with getting your project off the ground, and learn more about Communities for Renewables.

More on onshore electricity

Offshore renewables

Regen SW helps develop the supply-chain of the offshore energy sector in the south west. We have many wave and tidal developers, research organisations and consultancy firms. Find out how we can help your business develop in this sector.

More on offshore

Renewable heat and bioenergy

Regen SW helps promote the uptake of wood fuel in the south west, drives growth in the biomass fuel supply sector, and advises business and organisations on the benefits of installing a biomass boiler.

More on heat and bioenergy

Project map and progress report

Through our online map and annual Renewable Energy Progress Report we provide information on renewable installations across the south west. Look at our summary figures and full report, and browse through the non-domestic projects on our map.

Project map and report

Microgeneration and EE

Regen SW is working to help develop and support the microgeneration and energy efficiency supply chains in the region by providing routes to markets for south-west-based companies.

More on microgeneration

Preparing the ground

Regen SW helps businesses and decision makers understand how government policy affects the development of sustainable energy in the south west. Find out how it affects you, what has been achieved in the south west, and how much further we have to go.

More on decision support

Working with business

Regen SW helps you understand the business opportunities that are available in the south west sustainable energy sector. Find information on membership, events, business development, business support and partnerships.

More on business


News & resources

South west makes splash as first marine energy park

South west makes splash as first marine energy…

23rd Jan 2012

Show puts renewables businesses directly in front of landowners and other buyers

Show puts renewables businesses directly in front…

13th Jan 2012

FiT High Court ruling

Read the press release from Regen following the…

22nd Dec 2011

Big Society and renewables report

Report by Jonathan Johns from…

9th Dec 2011

Regen report on benefits of microgen

Regen SW published a report on 6 December 2011 on…

6th Dec 2011

Show puts renewables businesses directly in front of landowners and other buyers

Show puts renewables businesses directly in front…

22nd Nov 2011

Annual Conference, Exhibition and Awards - Success

Annual Conference, Exhibition and Awards - Success

21st Nov 2011

Politics show FIT article

Merlin Hyman, Regen SW chief exec appears on…

7th Nov 2011

Regen SW writes to SW MPs

Merlin Hyman wrote to SW MPs to urge them to take…

4th Nov 2011

Letter to PM on FIT

Regen SW signs letter to the Prime Minister on…

3rd Nov 2011

LEP wins £13 million of investment for Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

LEP wins £13 million of investment for Cornwall…

31st Oct 2011

FiT review

31 Oct update - Comprehensive review of the…

28th Oct 2011

South west makes splash as first marine

South west makes splash as first marine energy park

23rd Jan 2012

Technology Strategy Board new £10m

Technology Strategy Board new £10m marine energy competition due to begin in…

17th Jan 2012

Universities of Exeter and Plymouth

Universities of Exeter and Plymouth helping Guernsey research marine renewable…

17th Jan 2012

Show puts renewables businesses

Show puts renewables businesses directly in front of landowners and other buyers

13th Jan 2012

FiT High Court ruling

Read the press release from Regen following the high court ruling

22nd Dec 2011

Big Society and renewables report

Report by Jonathan Johns from Climatechangematters for Regen SW on the Big…

9th Dec 2011

Regen report on benefits of microgen

Regen SW published a report on 6 December 2011 on the benefits of…

6th Dec 2011

Tidal energy awards winners

South west companies recieve awards at tidal energy conference

5th Dec 2011

Show puts renewables businesses

Show puts renewables businesses directly in front of landowners and other buyers

22nd Nov 2011

Annual Conference, Exhibition and

Annual Conference, Exhibition and Awards - Success

21st Nov 2011

Offshore Seminar at the Danish Embassy

Danish and UK offshore wind energy industry meet, network and exchange…

17th Nov 2011

FiT review - 12th December deadline

Clarification regarding the MCS and FiT licensee requirements

16th Nov 2011

@EENSW suggest they come to renewable energy marketplace on 8 march in exeter to meet SW companies www.regensw.co.uk/events

1 day ago

We've got a fantastic range of sponsors and partners for Renewable Energy Marketplace on 8 March take a look - http://t.co/z1LDjOMj

3 days ago

Regen SW Member Update: FiT appeal decision http://t.co/bjZ9ck1u

4 days ago

DECC, having lost at high court will be heading to the supreme court over #feedintariff cuts http://t.co/s8FiGDpq

4 days ago

The government loses its high court appeal over #FeedinTariff cuts.http://is.gd/cxshPp See Alastair Grainger, head of FIT review at REM2012

4 days ago

Just done BBC spotlight interview on Atlantic Array offshore wind farm - important to stress jobs potential

5 days ago

Would you like some experience of working at Regen SW? We have some interesting internships available http://t.co/tfqBixgl

5 days ago

Regen SW press release on FIT review and High Court Ruling

Regen SW press release on FIT review and High Court Ruling

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Regen report: The Benefits of Microgeneration and the Feed-in Tariff

Report written by Regen SW on the benefits of microgeneration and the Feed-in…

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Letter to SW MPs on FIT review

Merlin Hyman wrote to South West MPs urging them to take action on the FIT…

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Letter to PM on FIT for social housing

Letter to the PM signed by Regen SW and other organisations on the FIT for…

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Summary of waste review and AD strategy from Regen SW - June 2011

Regen SW summarises the main points relating to energy from waste from…

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Regen summary of government response to CLG committee paper on abolition of RSS

Regen's summary of the government's response to CLG committee paper…

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The South West Bioheat Programme KEY FACTS

The South West Bioheat Programme is driven by the need to support businesses…

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Renewable Energy Progress Report: 2011 Annual Survey

The Renewable Energy Progress Report sets out the renewable resources we have,…

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Response to DECC on Electricity Market Reform

Regen SW's response to DECC on the Electricity Market Reform on how it…

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The Role of the Green Investment Bank report

This pamphlet sets out the conclusions that Regen SW has drawn both from its…

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Regen SW strategy

This document sets out Regen SW’s new strategy to achieve our ambitions.…

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South West Heat Map report

As part of its evidence-base support programme for planners in the South West,…

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