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.

Join Regen SW
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.

Renewable Energy Marketplace

Are you investigating the opportunities that renewable energy has for you? I’m sure at some point you may have considered reducing your businesses energy costs. Find out how at Renewable Energy Marketplace

18 June, BIC, Bournemouth

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

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

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

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

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

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

MEDIA RELEASE No barrage but new approach needed to harness Severn Energy

No barrage but new approach needed to harness…

10th Jun 2013

21 south west MPs sign up to first Renewable Energy Manifesto

MPs show overwhelming support for renewable…

4th Jun 2013

MEDIA RELEASE Wind buffer zone policy update

Policy update

28th May 2013

MEDIA RELEASE Bournemouth attracts huge renewable energy event

Event is chance for city to lead the drive in…

17th May 2013

South West Renewable Energy Manifesto

Pledging to work to achieve 34,000 jobs in the…

9th May 2013

Bristol Channel and River Severn Balanced Technology Approach

More details from Johnny Gowdy published in…

8th May 2013

Welsh survey of renewable energy projects

Regen SW has recently been commissioned by the…

8th May 2013

Greg Barker MP’s south west visit

Regen SW is pleased to have been involved with…

26th Apr 2013

Regen SW welcomes launch of National Solar Centre

Renewable energy experts Regen SW have welcomed…

25th Apr 2013

'Groundbreaking' social enterprise raises 82,000 to back community energy projects

Regen SW has worked with partners to launch a new…

17th Apr 2013

Regen SW provide early feedback on Community Energy to Ed Davey today

The Community Energy Coalition, a group of…

16th Apr 2013

Cornwall announces £2m fund now available for marine renewable device developers

To further strengthen Cornwall’s position as a…

22nd Mar 2013

MEDIA RELEASE No barrage but new

No barrage but new approach needed to harness Severn Energy

10th Jun 2013

South West tops the leader board for

Latest Ofgem figures reveal that over the last year the south west has topped…

10th Jun 2013

Cornish companies win bid to develop

Cornish companies win bid to develop multi-million pound floating wind turbine…

10th Jun 2013

MEDIA RELEASE Regen SW welcomes

MEDIA RELEASE Regen SW welcomes government initiative to engage communities…

6th Jun 2013

21 south west MPs sign up to first

MPs show overwhelming support for renewable energy at Westminster launch

4th Jun 2013

DECC announce tariff changes to

DECC announce tariff changes to non-domestic RHI

31st May 2013

MEDIA RELEASE Wind buffer zone policy

Policy update

28th May 2013

DECC doubles renewable heat support for

DECC doubles renewable heat support for homeowners

20th May 2013

MEDIA RELEASE Bournemouth attracts huge

Event is chance for city to lead the drive in growth industry

17th May 2013

Regen SW invited to give evidence on

Regen SW invited to give evidence to the Energy and Climate Change Committee on…

15th May 2013

South West Renewable Energy Manifesto

Pledging to work to achieve 34,000 jobs in the sustainable energy sector in the…

9th May 2013

Bristol Channel and River Severn

More details from Johnny Gowdy published in International Waaer Power and Dam…

8th May 2013
Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /var/www/vhtdocs/gendall/cms-2.0/admin/lib/class/Draw_Page_Html.php(368) : eval()'d code on line 438

Regen SW press release on FIT review and High Court Ruling

Regen SW press release on FIT review and High Court Ruling

PDF 454KB

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…

PDF 997KB

Letter to SW MPs on FIT review

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

PDF 283KB

Letter to PM on FIT for social housing

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

PDF 112KB

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

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

PDF 131KB

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…

PDF 262KB

The South West Bioheat Programme KEY FACTS

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

PDF 908KB

Renewable Energy Progress Report: 2011 Annual Survey

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

PDF 2MB

Response to DECC on Electricity Market Reform

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

PDF 251KB

The Role of the Green Investment Bank report

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

PDF 461KB

Regen SW strategy

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

PDF 2MB

South West Heat Map report

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

PDF 4MB