What we do

Regen SW is working to enable business, local authorities and other organisations to deliver renewable energy and energy efficiency and build a prosperous low-carbon economy in the south west of England. We do this by inspiring change, backing business, and preparing the ground.

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  • 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.

Help for your business

Regen SW helps you understand the business opportunities that are available in the south west sustainable energy sector. Find information on funding and grants; training and accreditation; regional opportunities, and routes to market.

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Support for decision makers

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.

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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.

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Low-carbon developments

Regen SW helps accelerate the uptake of on-site renewable energy and energy efficiency technology in large south west housing developments. Find out how we can help you incorporate sustainable energy into your building development projects.

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Energy Efficiency support

Regen SW works to support the growth of energy efficiency businesses in south west England. Find out where your business can get energy efficiency advice or how we can help your energy efficiency business grow.

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Microgeneration support

Regen SW is working to help develop and support the microgeneration supply chain in the region by providing routes to markets for south-west-based companies. We provide support on accreditation, sector development, and skills and training.

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Communities for renewables

Regen SW helps developers and communities understand what their options are for developing wind projects in the south west and how they can best develop their ideas. Find out how Regen SW can help you get your wind project off the ground.

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South West Bioheat Programme

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.

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Influencing government policy

Regen SW ensures the south west punches above its weight in influencing the key national policies that drive sustainable energy.

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News & resources

Nominate Now - Green Energy Awards 2010

South West 2010 Green Energy Awards

26th Aug 2010

Ports - Gateway to Offshore Renewables

Regen SW's event for port activities and offshore renewables

25th Aug 2010

Wave Hub cable connected at beach

Wave Hub completes first stage of installation

23rd Aug 2010

Seagen produces 2 GWh

Marine Current Turbines generate 2 GWh

19th Aug 2010

Energy Now magazine: renewable energy opportunities for landowners

Energy Now magazine: Regen SW response - renewable energy opportunities for…

12th Aug 2010

Latest on the Construction of the Wave Hub

Cable is loaded onto laying vessel

10th Aug 2010

Global Marine Systems lays new cables for EMEC

GMS has finished the terminations for 4km cables

3rd Aug 2010

Investment in Ocean Power Tecnologies

£1.5 million investment from RDA

29th Jul 2010

New SW Cleantech Fund

Launch of SW Cleantech Co-investment fund

26th Jul 2010

OMM wins German Contract

Offshore Marine Management have won a contract for installing cables

23rd Jul 2010

Design and marketing internship 2010

Internship opportunity description

6th Jul 2010

Where are the jobs of the future?

Local economic partnerships should focus on the fastest growing area of…

2nd Jul 2010

Warning over “real deadline” for CRC registration: http://is.gd/elCiZ

2 weeks ago

Objections to biogas plant are 'Nimbyism': http://is.gd/elCgp

2 weeks ago

Drilling to begin for Cornwall geothermal power plant in 2011: http://is.gd/elCav

2 weeks ago

“Dramatic increase” needed in offshore wind manufacturing: http://is.gd/ejQ0n

2 weeks ago

Further setbacks for Wave Hub due to cable snag: http://is.gd/ejPWN

2 weeks ago

Coal-fired power stations win reprieve: http://is.gd/ejPJK

2 weeks ago

Hopes still riding high for Cornish electic car plug-in scheme: http://is.gd/ebbc4

3 weeks ago

Delay as Hayle wave power cables sink once more despite buoyancy aid: http://is.gd/ebb9D

3 weeks ago

Jobs and GVA study 2010

This May 2010 study calculates the contribution of the Renewable Energy (RE)…

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2009 Annual Survey

This is the ‘Survey of renewable electricity and heat projects in South…

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2008 Annual Survey

The Annual Survey for 2008 summarises all the new projects and the current…

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2010 renewable energy survey

The 2010 renewable energy survey contains all known renewable heat and…

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2007-2008 Annual Review

Regen SW’s annual report and accounts for 2007/8, which shows how Regen…

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2006-2007 Annual Review

Regen SW’s annual report and accounts for 2006/7, including information…

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Regen SW Membership Form

The Regen SW membership form should be used by individuals who would like to…

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The Road to 2020

'The Road to 2020' report September 2008 by Regen SW sets out an…

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2007 Annual Survey

This is the 2007 survey of renewable energy projects in the South West region…

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2008-2009 Annual Review

Regen SW’s annual report and accounts for 2008/9, including reviews of…

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The Road to 2020 - Technical Appendix

The technical appendix September 2008 provides the detailed information and…

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2005 - 2006 Annual Review

Regen SW’s annual report and accounts for 2005/6, including the reviews…

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