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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  • 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.

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

Pulse Tidal announce new lease area in the south west

Pulse Tidal announce new lease area in the south…

27th Apr 2012

MEDIA RELEASE: SW renewable energy jobs grow to over 7,000

SW renewable energy jobs grow to over 7,000;…

25th Apr 2012

First device is installed at Falmouth Bay Test site.

First device installed at Falmouth Bay Test site

12th Apr 2012

MEDIA RELEASE APRIL 3, 2012: Regen SW hits 200 member milestone

Regen SW Hits 200 Member Milestone as Renewable…

3rd Apr 2012

1,000 people flock to hear government talk on renewable energy at Exeter event

1,000 people flock to hear government talk on…

8th Mar 2012

Press release - Social enterprise to work with communities to develop renewable energy

A new social enterprise, Communities for…

23rd Feb 2012

Regen SW stands up for wind power in the south west

Opinion piece in the western morning news

14th Feb 2012

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

Eneco and EDF team up to develop

Eneco and EDF Team up to develop Navitus Bay wind farm

1st May 2012

Pulse Tidal announce new lease area in

Pulse Tidal announce new lease area in the south west

27th Apr 2012

MEDIA RELEASE: SW renewable energy jobs

SW renewable energy jobs grow to over 7,000; Potential for 30,000 jobs by end…

25th Apr 2012

UK and US to collaborate on Floating

Uk and US to collaborate on Floating Wind technology

24th Apr 2012

First device is installed at Falmouth

First device installed at Falmouth Bay Test site

12th Apr 2012

Regen SW member Keynvor Morlift gains

Regen SW member Keynvor Morlift ltd gains ISO4001 accreditation

11th Apr 2012

EDF and Alstom win the biggest share of

EDF and Alstom win the biggest share of the first round of tenders for French…

10th Apr 2012

DECC launches £20m marine energy

DECC launches £20m marine energy funding competition

5th Apr 2012

MEDIA RELEASE APRIL 3, 2012: Regen SW

Regen SW Hits 200 Member Milestone as Renewable Energy Booms

3rd Apr 2012

1,000 people flock to hear government

1,000 people flock to hear government talk on renewable energy at Exeter event

8th Mar 2012

Offshore Wind Coordination could save

Offshore Wind Coordination could save up to £3.5bn

6th Mar 2012

Briefing: the future of Renewables in

Briefing: the future of Renewables in the UK by Parsons Brinckerhoff

27th Feb 2012

Severn barrage back on agenda - clean energy or eco disaster, what do you think?

2 days ago

Our bet for next #FiTs changes: delayed to august, 15/16p, export tariff up, further drops based on take up rate - any takers?

3 days ago

William hague unlikely green jobs champion http://t.co/nsgvEWB1 - must have noticed 40%growth in SW renewables jobs every year

5 days ago

@GregBarkerMP great to hear DECC listening Regen's members would welcome period of stable tariffs

5 days ago

@SibertUpdates to us in an email yesterday

6 days ago

Latest #FiTs rates from july will come out "very shortly" say #DECC

6 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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