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Tradewind Turbines Update April 2012

[23.04.12]

Tradewind Turbines have produced an interesting newsletter for April 2012. We have two orders for Tradewind Turbines and we'd like to show what's happening in this excitingly innovative company.

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WINNER – BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 2012

[02.04.12]

Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited has been selected as the Business of the Year 2012 in the Gloucestershire Echo & Citizen Women in Business Awards in association with title sponsors Coutts.

		At a sparkling evening on 29th March 2012 in Cheltenham Racecourse’s stylish Centaur Hall, Christine Griffiths, Director of Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited, accepted the award for Business of the Year. Christine Griffiths says, “I am absolutely thrilled to have won this Business of the Year award as it recognises the real effort, commitment and enthusiasm provided by the entire Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) team.”

To win the award the judges were looking for a profitable business that either has a female owner or a high percentage of women on the senior management team. The organisation must have had a positive impact on the economy of Gloucestershire and be able to show a passion for innovative products, services or processes as well as expansion into new markets and different areas of business activity.

Christine Griffiths was delighted that Mrs Joanne Rankin and Mr David Rankin (Vice President Business & Corporate Development at Endurance Wind Power Inc – Canada) could join her party at the award ceremony. Celebrating late into the night was on-hold however as Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited was hosting an Open Day at one of its Endurance Wind Power E-3120 installations in South Wales the following morning.

Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited is a specialist wind turbine supply and installation business. The company offers experience, guidance and support to individuals and communities that want to install a wind turbine, providing advice on the minimum wind speed required to site a turbine, the best turbine for the location, things to consider when applying for planning permission and ways to finance the project. The Company also installs, commissions and maintains wind turbines. When launching the company Christine Griffiths was determined to offer the kind of service, expertise and leadership that had not been available when she went through the process of purchasing her own wind turbine in 2005.

All the winners at the Gloucestershire Echo & Citizen Women in Business Award

 

Supporting Endurance at ‘All Energy’ Event in Aberdeen

[02.04.12]

Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited is delighted to be joining Canadian wind turbine manufacturer Endurance Wind Power on its stand at the All Energy Event in Aberdeen on 23rd and 24th May 2012. Director of Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Ltd Christine Griffiths says, “We were one of the first four UK distributors & installers of the Endurance E-Series 3120 wind turbine and since 2009 have installed over 20 turbines across the UK. We are in contact with the team from Endurance on a daily basis and are delighted to be supporting them at the All Energy Event in Aberdeen.”

The All-Energy Exhibition & Conference is the UK's largest renewables event devoted to all forms of clean and renewable energy. First run in 2001, the show has grown steadily since and in 2010 there were more than 580 exhibitors from 20 countries with 8,000 visitors from over 50 countries. Admission to the exhibition and conference is free of charge to all with a professional interest in renewable/sustainable energy. Apply here for tickets: http://reg.livebuzz.co.uk/2012/alle12/reg

The Aeolus Power Wind Energy Team at Awards Dinner with Sally Gunnell

[02.04.12]

On Wednesday 14th March 2012, the Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited team enjoyed a glittering night out in Manchester with Olympic legend Sally Gunnell. Sally was guest speaker at the national ‘Women in Construction Awards 2012’ and Aeolus director Christine Griffiths had been shortlisted for the Outstanding Woman in Construction award.

The event took place at the The Point, Lancashire County Cricket Ground where more than 3500 people from across the UK attended. This was the first time that Christine Griffiths had entered the most fiercely contested of the awards, the ‘Outstanding Woman in Construction Award’ sponsored by Savills and against tough opposition from over 30 other business women across the UK, Christine was successful in making the short list. Kevin Heaney, VP UK Sales - Endurance Wind Power, Canada attended as guest of Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited.

 

Ofgem has just released the Renewables Obligation (RO) Annual Report for 2010/11.  It’s findings show that on-shore wind cost households just £4.68 last year.

[02.04.12]

Despite scaremongering from the pro gas and nuclear lobby – figures out this week show that on-shore wind added less than £5 to household energy bills last year.

Ofgem has just released the Renewables Obligation (RO) annual report for 2010/11, which is the main support mechanism for encouraging the growth of renewable energy in the UK – including both on–shore and off–shore wind, wave, tidal, biomass and landfill gas. Ofgem’s report shows that the RO added just £15.15 to the annual energy bill of the United Kingdom’s 26.3 million households - with just £4.68 of that supporting on-shore wind.

By comparison, the rising cost of imported gas added around £120 to energy bills last year. This increase in the cost of gas added more than 10% to energy bills, while support for on-shore wind added less than 0.05%.

Ignoring the real reason for rising energy bills – imported gas – 101 Conservative MPs recently wrote to Prime Minister David Cameron saying “in these financially straightened times, we think it is unwise to make consumers pay on-shore wind turbines, through taxpayer subsidy”.

Source: www.govtoday.co.uk

Endurance Wind Power commissions new Test Site in the UK for its E-3120 50kW Wind Turbine

[02.04.12]

TUV-NEL Site will Certify Turbine’s Energy Production

Endurance Wind Power (EWP), manufacturer of advanced wind turbines 50kW in size, designed specifically for distributed wind power applications, today announced it commissioned a third turbine for use on a new test site in South Lanarkshire, Scotland.

The primary purpose of the new site will be to authenticate the E–3120 turbine’s energy production capabilities and to certify and validate the power curve. Endurance Wind Power has two other test sites, one in Quebec, Canada, and the other in Utah, in the United States.

“It is a unique position for a company in the distributed wind sector to have three separately located, instrumented test units around the world. Our test fleets enhance the depth of our design and development capabilities and provide the opportunity for Endurance to pursue new product testing for design, safety, durability, performance, and low operational acoustics in a broad variety of wind and environmental conditions,” said Dr. Daryl Musselman, P.Eng., VP of Engineering, EWP.

The new site will be established in a third-party testing facility, at the world-class TUV-NEL test site. TUV-NEL has been a leading provider of research, testing, and technical consulting for more than 60 years. They have some of the most modern and sophisticated test, analysis, and experiment facilities, and an impressive reputation as a worldwide center for engineering excellence and mechanical design.

“As an industry, test sites like these together with the new Feed–In–Tariff’s (FIT) program rates further emphasize the demand for reliable and certified turbines for end-consumers. Our third party certification will provide additional consumer security and confidence in the E-3120. This investment will broaden our ability to provide an exceptionally well designed, tested, and certified wind turbine to the market,” said Peter Tyszewicz, Chief Operating Officer, EWP.

Our first Open Day in Wales

[05.03.12]

We are holding our first Open Day in Wales at the newly opened turbine at Rhoshill in Cardigan (see the next News items for further details). The Open Day is an opportunity for farmers and landowners to see an Endurance Wind Power E-3120 turbine in action for themselves.

The Open Day will be held near Rhoshill, Cardigan on Friday 30th March between 10 am and 2pm. Delegates will be given the opportunity to visit the turbine, understand planning requirements and learn more about joint ownership schemes.

Places are limited, so please call Jenn on 01454 633323 to book your place now!

We will be holding another Open Day in South Wales during May and attending the Royal Welsh Show in July. We run Endurance Wind Power 50kW Open Days on a regular basis, so please call 01454 633323 for more information.

Farmers in Wales love the Strong Coastal Winds

[05.03.12]

On Valentine’s Day 2012, Mr & Mrs Allison of Rhoshill in Cardigan started to benefit from the strong winds blowing across their land from the Atlantic: their Endurance Wind Power E-Series, 50kW wind turbine was commissioned and began to generate electricity for their farm.

The energy produced by the wind turbine will be used in the milking shed of their dairy farm to reduce the substantial electricity costs. The installation is eligible for the Feed in Tariff benefits, which for wind turbines of this size have been held at the current rates until October 2012.

Slightly inland, the farm benefits from the strong costal winds coming from the Atlantic and is in an ideal, windy position to site a turbine. Bill Jackson of Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Ltd provided a full site survey and specifically a wind report to enable a ‘payback period’ to be assessed, and funding for the project supported. Director of the company Christine Griffiths says, “We are delighted to have partnered Mr &Mrs Allison in installing this Endurance Wind Power turbine. The strong on-shore wind meant that their farm was ideally situated for the installation of this excellent turbine.”

The best-in-class Endurance E-Series 50kW wind turbine was chosen for installation after Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited assessed the farm’s wind speed, its electricity needs and its position. An application for planning permission was submitted on 5th August 2011 and permission was granted on 29th September 2011.

The Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) unique remote monitoring service “TOPAZ” (Turbine Operation Performance AnalyZer) has been installed at the turbine so that the couple can monitor the performance of their wind turbine by accessing a personal ‘password protected’ page on the Aeolus Power website at any time.

Launch of Turbine Output Performance AnalyZer – “TOPAZ”

[02.03.12]

Wind turbine specialist supplier and installer Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited will be launching its remote, Turbine Output Performance AnalyZer service ‘TOPAZ’ at the RegenSW, Renewable Energy Marketplace event in Exeter on Thursday 8th March 2012.

TOPAZ (Turbine Output Performance AnalyZer) allows customers of Aeolus Power to monitor the performance of their wind turbines at anytime, day or night. Each owner of an Endurance Wind Power E-Series, 50kW wind turbine has their own, password protected page on the Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) website and they are able to check the performance of their wind turbine whenever they wish. The performance data is updated on an hourly basis and includes average wind speed over the last hour, the peak wind speed over the last 24 hours, the power being generated and cumulative power generation since installation.

Director of Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited, Christine Griffiths, says, “We have been testing TOPAZ over the past months and it provides a much sought after our service to our customers. Once a wind turbine has been installed what the owner really wants to know is ‘How is it performing’? Our customers now have access to that information 24 hours a day.”

The information recorded by TOPAZ is available numerically and it can also be reproduced in graphical form to allow performance comparisons versus the previous week, prior month and the preceding year.

The monitoring system has been developed with the assistance of specialist electronic design company Xor Systems. The company has developed a device which requests information from the turbine, tracks performance and transfers it automatically to the associated page of the Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) website. A small computer fits into the control cabinet of the wind turbine and communicates with the Aeolus Power website via the mobile phone network. Developer Jeff Graham says, “I have worked closely with Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) and their customers to ensure that the technology fitted precisely the wants and needs of the turbine owners.”

The information provided by TOPAZ is accessed at least daily by the turbine owners who want to know how their turbine is performing and curiosity over which is the highest performing turbine has led to light-hearted rivalry amongst the turbine owners.

The ‘Turbine Output Performance AnalyZer’ monitoring system (TOPAZ) is being enhanced by Xor Systems to include a webcam device so that a view from the top of the turbine will be included. This new, innovative service is currently being tested and will be operational by the beginning of May.

Anyone considering the installation of an Endurance Wind Power E-Series, 50kW wind turbine who would be interested in installing TOPAZ should contact Christine Griffiths on 01454 633 323, or email her christine@apwe.co.uk.

FIT Announcement Blows Investment Doubts Away

[13.02.12]

The announcement by the Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC) on 9th February 2012 was good news for farmers, communities and landowners that have been considering a wind turbine. The announcement has blown away any doubts that an investment in wind energy remains a viable option.

The current FiT payments will remain unchanged until October 2012 and Bill Jackson, Business Development Manager of Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited says, “We are pleased that the FiT payments for wind energy have been announced. The current rates apply until October 2012, from when the Generation Tariff Payments are expected to drop from 25.4p to 21p for all wind turbines up to 100kW in size.”

The Feed in Tariff scheme is designed to promote take up of small scale, low carbon electrical technologies by the public and communities. DECC wants to ensure that individuals and communities are able to benefit from the FiT funding ahead of investment companies which is why there is to be a further announcement made on 26th April regarding wind turbine installations which have been submitted for planning permission and for which the October 2012 deadline may be too early.

“The key thing is to move as quickly as possible into planning.” Bill adds, “The planning process will often take more than 6 months to complete and is by far the most time consuming part of the wind turbine installation process.”

Before planning permission can be sought a Site Survey is required to confirm the most suitable site for the wind turbine and to confirm that the site has sufficient wind. Both planning permission and grid connection need to be progressed as soon as the Site Survey shows that the site is windy enough for a turbine to be installed.

Please call Bill on 01454 633 323 if you wish to know more about the Site Survey or if you would like more information on how the FiT may affect your plans for installing a turbine.

You can get a copy of a PDF document, entitled "Consultation on Comprehensive Review Phase 2B: tariffs for non-PV technologies and scheme administration issues". Click on the icon below to download your own copy.

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Shortlisted for National ‘Outstanding Woman in Construction Award’ 2012

[07.02.12]

Christine Griffiths, Director of Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited has been short listed for the ‘Outstanding Woman in Construction’ Award of 2012. There were over 30 nominees for the award and the winner will be announced at The Point, Lancashire’s Cricket Ground, on Wednesday 14th March 2012.

		Nominated women had to show business success, state how they had overcome challenges within the business environment and indicate how they have acted as a trailblazer for other women within their industry.

Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited is a specialist wind turbine supplier and installer and the business was launched in 2006. Christine’s determination to ‘spread the word’ about wind power and her desire for Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited to find success as a centre of expertise for micro-wind energy has lead to the company’s expansion. It now has purpose built offices, IT and marketing expertise, administration and sales support and in December 2009 a Business Development Manager joined the team to help manage the growing number of enquiries. The company now employs 12 people from its base in Pilning, South Gloucestershire. Christine Griffiths says, “It is a surprise and a pleasure to be shortlisted for this award and I am delighted that wind energy is under the spot light.”

Canadian wind turbine producer Endurance Wind Power appointed Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited to supply and install its 50kW wind turbines in 2010 and Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited is one of the most experienced installers of its turbines in the UK.

A list of the nominees can be seen here : http://www.womeninconstructionawards.co.uk/shortlist-2012 and an explanation of the awards and the importance of the awards can be seen here : http://www.womeninconstructionawards.co.uk

Written Ministerial statement

[31.01.12]

Following the decision and brief statement by Chris Huhne on 25th January, the formal Written Ministerial Statement shown below was issued on 26th February 2012. The statement refers to DECC plans to launch a Phase 2 consultation - for all non-PV technologies - on 9th February (see the last paragraph of the Statement). We are seeking further detail from DECC and will keep you informed of any further information.

 

Department for Energy and Climate Change - written ministerial statement

Feed-in Tariffs

26th January 2012

Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change (Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP): As the House will be aware, the Government’s proposed changes to the Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) scheme are the subject of a judicial review. Specifically, the Government has been challenged regarding its proposal to apply new tariffs for solar photovoltaics (PV) from 1 April 2012 to all new installations with an eligibility date on or after an earlier “reference date”, which we proposed should be 12 December 2012.

Yesterday, the Court of Appeal handed down a negative judgment on the Government’s appeal against an earlier decision by the High Court. We respectfully disagree with the judgment and are seeking permission to appeal to the Supreme Court. In the light of that, we cannot rule out the possibility that lower tariffs could be applied to installations which became eligible for FITs on or after the proposed reference date. It is important that consumers are aware of this.

The reason for appealing is that we want to maximise the number of installations that are possible within the available budget for FITs, rather than use available money to pay a higher tariff to half the number of installations. Solar PV can have strong and vibrant future in UK and we want a lasting FITs scheme to support that future and jobs in the industry.

We have already put before Parliament draft licence modifications that (subject to the Parliamentary process) would bring a 21p rate into effect from April for solar PV installations which become eligible for FITs on or after 3 March, to help reduce the pressure on the budget and provide as much certainty as we can for consumers and industry.

In the meantime, we want as far as possible to minimise the uncertainty for PV and other technologies eligible for support under FITs. We are therefore still intending to publish the phase 2 consultation by 9 February. This will include proposed tariffs for other FITs technologies and a set of reform proposals for the scheme. We are also intending to publish the Government’s response to the other aspects of the phase 1 consultation that are not affected by the Judicial Review (namely the proposals on energy efficiency and for multi-installation tariff rates).

Our installation team expands

[31.01.12]

Phil Maber has become the second member of the Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited team to become an Endurance Wind Power Approved E-Series Installation Supervisor.

Approved E-Series Install Supervisors are able to install and commission Endurance E-3120 products without on-site supervision from an Endurance Field Service Technician. The Endurance Wind Power field technicians grant approval once they are confident that every step of the installation and commissioning process is being followed appropriately without assistance. The field technicians are also looking for the crew-foreman to demonstrate an ability to handle unforeseen issues during the installation and commissioning process. The approval and ‘Supervisor’ status is tied to a specific person and not the company as a whole.

How do you become an Approved E-Series Install Supervisor?

Each Approved E-Series Install Supervisor has performed a series of installs in a crew-foreman position under the on-site guidance of one of the Endurance Wind Power field service technicians. On average, it has taken five installs before a foreman is added to the approved list. Endurance Wind Power take this process very seriously because professional installations protect their brand by ensuring long-term turbine safety and reliability.

Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited Director, Pete Griffiths, was the first Endurance Wind Power Approved E-Series Installation Supervisor to be appointed in the UK.

Discounted tickets for Renewable Energy Marketplace Exhibition

[12.01.12]

We are pleased to be attending the Renewable Energy Marketplace Exhibition to be held on 8 March 2012 at The Westpoint Arena, Exeter, Devon and we are looking forward to welcoming you to our stand – number 40.

As an exhibitor we are able to offer you a discounted ticket price of £10 + VAT, rather than the normal £25 + VAT. The event website can be found at http://www.regensw.co.uk/events: click the ‘book now’ link, and when promoted please enter the discount code ‘ExhibitorGuest’ . Once payment has been made no refund is possible.

We look forward to meeting you.

Update on the Golden Cross

[14.12.11]

We received the following progress report on the Golden Cross :

100mph winds have been battering Scotland over the past month and so we have been constantly looking after the ship in rain, snow and high seas. Tomorrow morning Golden Cross is being moved from Holy Loch (which is rather exposed to the adverse weather we are now experiencing) by GSS Marine Services of Rhu to DRB Marine's pier at Rosneath: the next loch down from here - near to the Faslane nuclear submarine base. The tug will then sit on the pier at Rosneath over the Christmas New Year holiday period: a mooring position offering far better protection from winter storms. A new permanent mooring is being laid down for her in Loch Long in February: the home base so to speak.

In March, she will enter the dry dock on the Clyde for a complete refit prior to her commencing operations end April. Currently - the first event scheduled is at the Crowne Plaza Hotel pontoon, Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre in Glasgow on 5th May 2012.

RenewableUK highlights flaws in anti-wind energy report

[14.12.11]

RenewableUK, the trade association representing the wind, wave and tidal energy industries, has strongly criticised the report “Renewable Energy: Vision or Mirage”, to be published on 12th December by the Adam Smith Institute and Scientific Alliance.

The report fails to recognise the hugely significant role that wind energy already plays in generating clean electricity in the UK.

The report states incorrectly that wind “does little to reduce carbon emissions”

The fact is that we have installed enough wind turbines to provide clean electricity to more than 3,200,000 homes in the UK, displacing more than six and a half million tonnes of carbon dioxide every year.

The report says wrongly that “nuclear and gas are the most viable energy sources for the near future”

The fact is that wholesale gas prices have risen by 40% over the last year. Depending on expensive imports of gas leaves us at the mercy of market forces we cannot control. Gas prices have driven domestic bills sky high - we need alternatives. It is impossible to build a nuclear power complex in a short time frame, and no new nuclear plant is due to go operational in the UK before 2020. And the cost of disposing of radioactive waste will always make nuclear expensive.

The report claims that as renewable energy sources “produce power intermittently, they cannot replace gas, coal and nuclear.”

This demonstrates that the ASI have failed to understand the role wind can play in our power mix. Wind turbines generate electricity 80-85% of the time, allowing us to use the power of the weather when it's available to cut the quantities of fossil fuels we need to burn to generate our electricity. Without wind cutting our gas consumption, it's difficult to see how we'll be able to afford the enormous volumes of gas that the ASI's preferred option would require. It's not wind that needs backup - gas needs a wind supplement in order to avoid consumer bills skyrocketing.

Dr Gordon Edge, Director of Policy at RenewableUK said:
“This report is simply another example of the same little clique of people repeating the same tired old arguments against renewable energy, regardless of the facts. Their report cannot be seen as an impartial piece of research - it was written by anti-renewables campaigners. Astonishingly, they seem to be suggesting that we should generate electricity by importing vast quantities of expensive fossil fuels from abroad, rather than utilising a free low carbon source - wind - which is abundant throughout the UK, onshore and offshore. We will continue to forge ahead with the successful deployment of wind energy”.

RenewableUK is the trade and professional body for the UK wind and marine renewables industries. Formed in 1978, and with more than 700 corporate members, RenewableUK is the leading renewable energy trade association in the UK. Wind has been the world's fastest growing renewable energy source for the last seven years, and this trend is expected to continue with falling costs of wind energy and the urgent international need to tackle CO2 emissions to prevent climate change.

Wind energy powers charity donations

[14.12.11]

Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited, a specialist supplier and installer of wind turbines based near Bristol is using wind energy to provide support for its three nominated charities during 2012. The Alzheimer’s Society (national), Help for Heroes (national) and Beating Bowel Cancer (Cornwall) will all benefit from the Company’s charitable donations.

Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited is an approved UK supplier and installer of the Endurance Wind Power 50kW wind turbine and for every turbine the Company installs during 2012 it will donate £250 to one of its nominated charities. As each turbine is installed, the owner will be asked to select which of the three charities they would like to receive the £250.

Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited installs turbines across the UK and has installed more Endurance 50kW wind turbines in the South West of England than any other company. Director, Christine Griffiths says, “These charities support families and individuals through very difficult times, providing information, emotional support and practical advice when needed. Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited is delighted to be supporting these worthwhile causes.” A cheque will be sent to each charity once the final installation of 2012 has taken place.

There are currently 750,000 people in the UK suffering from a form of dementia and 1 in 18 people across the UK are affected by bowel cancer. Help for Heroes offers practical support for injured members of the Armed Forces and their families.

World-famous athlete pays visit to clean energy farm

[28.11.11]

European champion gymnast Daniel Keatings paid a visit to Beech Tree Farm, near Melton Mowbray, last week to celebrate a new renewable energy initiative pioneered by sponsors Opus Energy. Opus Energy and Keatings visited Beech Tree Farm in Sproxton to take part in a photo shoot and see how the owner, Craig Birch, is using renewable energy from a wind turbine to power his business.

Keatings, who brought home Gold and Silver medals from the European Championships last year and is regarded as one of the leading talents of British gymnastics, braved a cold and misty morning to perform his routine in the shadow of the huge wind turbine. Keatings also took the time to meet and speak with local schoolchildren, Dominic, Hannah, Edward and Joseph Birch.

Opus Energy helped complete the installation and connection process of the turbine to enable local farmer, Craig Birch, to generate energy for his green waste composting business. The business helps to deposit large amounts of carbon in the soil and reduce the need for chemical fertilisers, which require large amounts of energy in their production.

Local farmer Mr Birch said: “It’s not every day that you have a world-famous athlete performing routines on a pommel horse on your farm! It was fantastic for us, and the children, to see Dan perform and get the chance to meet him and ask questions. We also really enjoyed being part of the photo shoot and meeting the Opus Energy team who have helped us get the farm running off of renewable supplies.”

Andy Nash, Director – Operations said: “We really enjoyed meeting Craig and seeing the wind turbine in action. It is fascinating to see how the farm and its composting business are powered by the turbine and helping Craig with his commitment to renewable energy. It was also fun being able to watch Dan as he performed during the shoot - we were all massively impressed.”

For further information on Daniel Keatings and Opus’ sponsorship of him, please visit the Opus Energy Challenge website.

 

Opportunity for Farmers to visit a working 50kW wind turbine in Cornwall

[28.10.11]

In conjunction with Trevissome Park, wind energy specialist Aeolus Power (Wind Energy) Limited is delighted to be holding an Open Day for farmers and landowners on Thursday 17th November 2011 at Trevissome Park near Truro in Cornwall. The event will enable farmers and landowners to experience a working Endurance Wind Power (E-3120) 50kW wind turbine at close quarters.

The Open Day will include a visit to the turbine, information about planning requirements, funding options, suitable siting for turbines, the specification of the Endurance 50kW and the chance to speak directly with the owner about the process of installing a wind turbine. There will also be an opportunity to experience the turbine’s size, understand noise levels and to see how a 50kW wind turbine works from a mechanical perspective.

Aeolus Power (Wind Energy) Ltd was selected from over 40 companies to be one of only four original UK distributors of this powerful wind turbine. Since December 2009 the company has installed 11 of these impressive turbines across the country, including the first in Cornwall, the first in Scotland and the first in Leicestershire. As a downwind turbine the Endurance Wind Power E3120 easily catches the wind. It has CE certification, a mandatory marking which confirms that the turbine meets EU consumer safety, health and environmental protection legislation and which permits access to FiT benefits.

Director of Aeolus Power (Wind Energy) Limited Christine Griffiths says, “The E-3120 is an excellent wind turbine and for farmers to be able to visit a working turbine is an unbeatable?way to understand its performance, its impact and its technical abilities. We are very grateful to Jonathan Kearsley for letting us hold an Open Day on his land.”

The introduction of the Feed in Tariff legislation in April 2010 means that there has never been a better time for farmers and landowners to consider wind energy as the financial incentives are substantial and the payback period on the 50kW wind turbine, with an average wind speed of 7 metre per second is under 5 years.

To assist farmers with diversification into wind energy, Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) offers a range of options for the installation of one or more 50kW wind turbines.

Places at the Open Day are limited so please contact Christine Griffiths for more information and to book your place. Tel: 01454 633 323 or email contact@apwe.co.uk

Cornwall’s First 50kW Wind Turbine Celebrates Its First Anniversary!

[26.10.11]

Mr & Mrs Leggo of Lanyon, near Hayle commissioned Cornwall’s very first Endurance Wind Power E-3120, 50kW wind turbine in August 2010. Suppliers and installers, Christine & Pete Griffiths of Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited returned to Lanyon on Monday 17th October to celebrate the turbine’s first anniversary with owners Mr & Mrs Leggo and their daughter Marie. Neighbouring farmer Chris Knowles, Christine’s father retired Veryan farmer John Bennett and his daughter Liz Skelton were also on hand to toast the success of the turbine.

Celebrating with the turbine

Geoff Leggo and Pete Griffiths

Over a twelve month period the powerful Endurance Wind Power 50kW turbine has generated over 140,000 kWh of electricity; some of the energy has been used by the farm and holiday cottages at Lanyon, and some has been exported to the National Grid. The opportunity to harness wind power has meant greener, cheaper electricity for the farm.

The Endurance E-3120 50kW is the most respected turbine in its class, and it has state of the art safety features and CE certification, a mandatory marking which confirms that the turbine meets EU consumer safety, health and environmental protection legislation and which permits access to the financial benefits of the Feed in Tariffs.

Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited was one of the first four approved distributors of the Endurance Wind Power 50kW turbine in the UK: in December 2009 it was selected from over 40 companies to be a distributor and installer. Since then this specialist, experienced wind turbine installation company has sited 11 of these powerful turbines, putting up more in the South West of England than any other company. It has also installed 50kW turbines in Leicestershire, Scotland and Shropshire and is scheduled to install more 50kW turbines on farms in Cornwall, Scotland, Shropshire and Yorkshire before the end of 2011.

Director Christine Griffiths says, “It is essential to site the right wind turbine in the right place to ensure maximum energy output. The Endurance 50kW wind turbine prefers free flowing air and an open aspect. Farmers and landowners in particular have the land, open space and usually the wind speed to install one of the excellent Endurance E-3120 turbines, and 50kW is an ideal size for farmers. We are delighted to have been able to celebrate the installation of the first 50kW in Cornwall with Mr & Mrs Leggo.”

Fine champagne and mouth-watering fruit cake

The birthday cake

After fine champagne and mouth-watering fruit cake were enjoyed at Lanyon, the party moved to St Ives for lunch. For Pete Griffiths, Director of Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited this was a double celebration. He has recently become the first ‘Approved Endurance Wind Power E-Series Installation Supervisor’ in the UK.

Video of installation at Gorran High Lanes

[21.10.11]

During August 2011 we installed 2 x Endurance Wind Power 50kW wind turbines for the Gorran Community Project in Cornwall. These were the first 50kW turbines to be installed for use by a local community.

The link below goes to a video which provides information on how to approach a community project, what is involved, and which features Aeolus Power Wind-Energy’s Pete Griffiths and the installation team.

The following link will take you to the web site of Kabin, who are able to provide funded support for people wishing to develop new cooperatives or to further develop an existing one.

Gorran High Lanes Wind Turbine Project

The Gorran Community is holding an Open Day at the turbine on Saturday 1st October from 1pm to 3pm for anyone interested in understanding more about Community installations.

Green Energy comes to Truro Farm

[20.10.11]

Treworgans Farm, Ladock, Truro is the first business nationally to benefit form a loan from RBS/NatWest’s recently launched Renewable Energy Fund as a third of farmers opt to go green.

With the support of a loan of £285,000 from RBS, a 50kW Endurance E-3120 wind turbine has been installed by Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Ltd and Capture Energy Ltd at the farm which will generate approximately 170,0000kWh of electricity per annum, allowing them to cover all their electricity requirements and export the surplus.

Treworgans Farm is a small family run grassland farm; set over 82 acres in mid Cornwall rearing sheep, rare breed pigs and free range poultry. They have also converted two of their barns into holiday lets to provide additional income.

David and Esme Eyles, who met at Agricultural College are first generation farmers and have been at the farm for 10 years. Prior to fulfilling their ambition of running their own farm, David worked as a production planning manager for a large turkey producer and Esme was a shepherd. Following David being made redundant they returned to Cornwall. They have worked very hard over the years renovating the derelict farmhouse, restoring and converting the traditional farm buildings into fully accessible self-catering holiday accommodation and creating modern housing and handling areas for the sheep flock building up a successful business which they hope will stay in the family in the future with one or more of their four children deciding to take it over.

David Eyles, owner of Treworgans Farm commented, “We are really pleased with the progress we have made at the farm over the last decade and our diversification projects have proved to be fruitful. We are really keen on renewable energy and securing the ongoing viability of the business for the future. RBS have been very supportive in providing us with the funding to purchase the wind turbine and our relationship manager, Martin Wright has listened to our feedback helping us iron out any issues that have arisen along the way. We are grateful to him for his support.”

Martin Wright, RBS’s relationship manager, commented, “We’re serious about being at the forefront of helping UK businesses switch to a more sustainable way of meeting their energy needs.I am delighted that we have been able to fund the first wind turbine from the RBS/ NatWest Renewable Energy Fund at Treworgans Farm and am confident that it will enable the business to go from strength to strength. David and Esme Eyles are very hardworking and deserve the success that they have achieved to date.”

Renewable energy technologies are becoming increasingly attractive as economic uncertainty prompts businesses to become more efficient and sustainable. Wind turbines and solar panels are inexpensive to run once installed and offer long term benefits to running costs and the environment. With 40% of all wind energy in Europe blowing over the UK*, there are plenty of opportunities where turbines could be deployed. Helping more businesses install wind turbines and solar panels will also contribute to the UK s target of 15% of energy from renewables by 2020**.

While research shows strong interest in renewable energy amongst the agriculture sector, the banks have capacity to make a much bigger fund available if demand exceeds expectations. Support could also extend to include hydro energy and other technologies.

Turbine installations require extensive planning, access to the site, noise and visual effect are just some of the key environmental considerations. Many small businesses simply do not have the resource or time to get such a complex operation off the ground. The renewable energy team will help customers deal with uncertainties around planning, completing feasibility studies and making environmental impact assessments to help speed the process up of application. Each relationship manager will have graduated from the bank’s renewable energy finance programme and be independently accredited to advise customers by the Chartered Institute of Bankers.

* Source - Energy Saving Trust

** Renewable energy target set out by the EU Renewable Energy Directive

October 2011 edition of SW Business

[19.10.11]

Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Ltd were featured in the October edition of SW Business. You can view a PDF of the article; just click on the button below.

Visit a 50kW turbine at Treworgans Farm

[19.10.11]

David and Esme Eyles are pleased to invite residents of the area to visit Treworgans Farm, Ladock, Cornwall to see their Endurance Wind Power 50kW wind turbine in operation on Saturday 5 November between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m..

Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited installed their wind turbine during September 2011: director Christine Griffiths will be at the event and available to answer questions.

Please see the PDF for more information.

What to do if your turbine supplier lets you down

[06.10.11]

Help is at hand for farmers and landowners who have been let down by their turbine supplier. Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited is providing support, guidance and expertise so that farmers who have been left in the lurch by the demise of Proven Energy can be sure of safely siting the right alternative turbine in the right place.

Since 2006 Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) limited has specialised purely in wind power, and safely installed 99 turbines (with the 100th going up in November). The Company is an approved supplier and installer of a range of wind turbines so that it can offer the right turbine for the precise location. Farmers who currently have planning permission for a Proven P35/2 can amend that planning application so that a Gaia Wind 11kW, Xzeres 10kW, Evance 5kW or an Endurance Wind Power 50kW can take its place. The company offers guidance on which turbine will best suit the needs of the individual farmer or landowner, and where it should be sited to maximise performance. Pete or Christine Griffiths can advise you on what is required and how to proceed with amendments to Planning Permission.

Location, turbine type and wind speed are fundamental to maximising energy output. Pete Griffiths and the company's installation team have sited an Evance 5kW at Giggleswick School in Settle, a qr5 at Bristol Airport, an Endurance 50kW on a farm in Ladock and before the end of 2011 will be installing an Endurance 50kW on a farm in Yorkshire, a Gaia 11kW turbine on a farm in Tiverton, Devon and an Xzeres 10kW turbine on a farm in Cornwall.

Safely getting to grips with renewable energy is a key objective for many farmers and Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited works with farmers & landowners to identify what turbine will best suit their needs, where to site it and how best to approach the planning process. Directors, Christine & Peter Griffiths learnt their trade by hands on, practical experience in 2006 when they purchased a wind turbine for their listed farmhouse home.

In December 2009 Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited became one of the first distributors and installers of the Endurance Wind Power E-3120, 50kW wind turbine to be appointed in the UK. Since then the installation team has safely sited 11 of these powerful, efficient and quiet turbines and is the most experienced installer of the E-3120 across the South West of England.

Director Christine Griffiths says, “We are working alongside farmers and landowners who have been let down by their turbine supplier. If the farmer has the space and the wind speed to site a wind turbine we will ensure that they have the most suitable wind turbine for their needs, as swiftly as possible, and that it is sited in the right place.”

The Company’s portfolio of turbines includes the Endurance Wind Power 50kW, the Evance 5kW, the Gaia-Wind 11kW and the Xzeres 10kW. It is a registered installer under the Micro Generation Certification Scheme.

Meet one of the most experienced 50kW wind turbine installers in the South West

[06.10.11]

Pete Griffiths of Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited has installed more Endurance Wind Power 50kW wind turbines than anyone else in the South West of England, and his experience, hands-on knowledge and understanding of the whole process are impressive. Pete says, “Initially training was the foundation stone of turbine installation, now experience is as important, if not more so.”

Pete is a partner in the experienced, specialist wind power company, Aeolus Power (Wind- Energy) Limited, and has responsibility for ensuring the safe, successful and timely installation of the company’s range of wind turbines. Safety is paramount when installing a wind turbine. Pete ensures that the ground where the turbine will be sited is properly prepared with a strong, stable and safe base. He manages access from the highways to the turbine site, ensuring that the vehicles carrying the turbine parts, cranes and safety apparatus are all available at the appropriate time and can access the site safely. Working with his team at heights of 25m it is vital that all safety measures are implemented and that the installation process is followed precisely, this includes linking to the national grid, connecting the turbine to its control box and commissioning.

What is the most challenging aspect of Pete’s job? Pete says, “Every installation has its own challenges; when it is raining it is difficult for heavy lorries to access the site and when it is very windy then installing a 25m tower is less than straightforward. Safety remains our key criterion, it is essential that the turbine installation is safe and our detailed procedures make sure that is the case, whatever the conditions.”

Pete and his team have installed eleven of the powerful, safe and reliable Endurance Wind Power 50kW turbines since Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) became one of the UK’s first approved distributors and installers in December 2009. Installations include Truro, Galashiels (Scotland), Sproxton (Leicestershire) and St Austell.

The company is passionate about siting the ‘right turbine in the right place’ and has a portfolio of wind turbines to enable it to provide pragmatic guidance to its customers. Its portfolio includes the Endurance Wind Power 50kW, the Evance Wind 5kW, the Gaia Wind, 11kw and Xzeres 10kW wind turbines.

Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited is an approved installer under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme, which is an independent scheme that certifies microgeneration products and installers in accordance with consistent standards, in order to provide greater protection for consumers. All the wind turbines it supplies and installs also have MCS certification, except for the Endurance E-3120 wind turbine which has CE certification, a mandatory marking which confirms that the turbine meets EU consumer safety, health and environmental protection legislation and which permits access to the Feed in Tariffs.

Pete Griffiths is a wind energy enthusiast and If you would like to find out about installing a turbine on your land then call Pete or Chris on 01454 633323.

Energy Now Expo 2012

[09.09.11]

NatWest Bank has been announced as the official conference sponsors at the Energy Now Expo 2012 - the renewable energy event for farmers and landowners.

“We’re proud to support this event” said the bank’s head of agriculture and renewable energy Ian Burrow. “The response by the agriculture sector to our £50m renewable energy fund shows there is appetite to move to a more sustainable way of operating – this event is a great opportunity for more businesses to understand the benefits of reviewing their energy options.”

The bank joins a growing number of influential supporters for next year’s event including the NFU, CLA, BHA, STA and the ADBA.

The Energy Now Expo showcases the renewable energy opportunities available to farmers and landowners. The 2012 event will take place on February 15 and 16 at the Malvern Showground, Worcestershire and will consist of a 2 day conference, a workshop area and an exhibition of over 120 companies, including EDF Energy Renewables, Countrywide Renewable Energy, WELTEC BIOPOWER, SmartestEnergy, Ardenham Energy and NIBE Energy Systems. And, of course, we will be there.

Barclays launches £100million renewable energy fund for farmers

[30.08.11]

Barclays has launched a £100 million fund for UK farmers investing in renewable energy, tracking the massive groundswell of interest from farmers seeking to cut energy bills and generate new income.

New figures released by the bank reveal that more than a third (37 per cent) of the UK’s 200,000 farmers* are expecting to invest in renewable energy, with the majority doing so within the next year. Farmers are further expecting the investment to generate returns averaging £25,000 per year.

Developed with sector specialists including National Farmers Union (NFU), the fund is available for solar, wind, and hydro projects in the UK, with Barclays including projected feed-in-tariffs (FIT) when assessing each loan.

“For farmers investing makes sense – it's good for the environment, but for the majority it's about good business,” said Travers Clarke-Walker, Product and Marketing Director for Barclays Business. “Over the years farmers have struggled with low commodity prices and increasing costs, and Barclays has already supported many farmers as they seek new ways of making money. Renewable energy production offers farmers a further opportunity to develop their businesses and add to their traditionally vital roles of producing food and managing the countryside.”

“What farmers see is a win-win – lower costs and increased income, and the majority expect the investment to pay for itself in under 10 years. Meaning they are looking forward to many further years of lower energy costs and a potentially new income as they sell energy back to the grid.”

“When looking at a new renewable project, reliable technology, competent maintenance and management are all important considerations, though of course farmers should also keep an eye on the current feed in tariff rates offered to ensure it works for their business.”

Four out of five (80 per cent) of the farmers questioned recognise that renewable energy can provide significant cost savings, with 60 per cent expecting it to generate additional income for their business. In the medium term, increased investment in renewable energy appears even more likely, with Barclays predicting the costs of wind and solar projects to fall by up to 50 per cent in the next three to five years.

The new fund will support the government’s recent commitment for the UK to generate 15 per cent of its energy from renewable sources by 2020. In establishing the fund Barclays has worked closely with a number of organisations to develop this new fund, including the NFU, Country, Land & Business Association; Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. The organisations will continue to be involved with the fund in an advisory capacity, and their views will be fed in to consideration for loan applications.

“The opportunities for farmers to produce renewable energy thereby helping to decarbonise the economy and contribute to the UK’s long-term energy security are there for all to see,” said Meurig Raymond, NFU deputy president. “Given the significant up-front costs of renewables technologies, commercial lending is essential to unlocking these opportunities, so it’s great to see Barclays committing to make additional funding to the sector”.

For more information, visit the Barclay's web site.

Wind turbines supply energy for a Community in Cornwall

[30.08.11]

Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited, based in Pilning near Bristol, is delighted to have supplied and installed two Endurance Wind Power E-3120 50kW wind turbines for the Gorran Community Project in Cornwall. The installation was completed on 25 August 2011 and the installation was a collaboration between Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited and Capture Energy from Cornwall.

Director of Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited, Christine Griffiths, says, “There are many communities across the UK which want to develop renewable energy options and it is very heartening indeed to see what can be achieved by determination, commitment and hard work. The Aeolus team is delighted to have been involved with such a tremendous project.”

Community Power Cornwall was instrumental in assisting the residents of Gorran to develop a suitable renewable energy scheme. The project involved a public share issue with members of the public being entitled to purchase a minimum of 50 shares and a maximum of 20,000 shares, each with a nominal value of £1.00.

The choice of the Endurance Wind Power E-3120 turbines was a good decision: the turbine is the most powerful in its class, has a reputation for reliability and has CE certification, a mandatory marking which confirms that the turbine meets EU consumer safety, health and environmental protection legislation and which permits access to the financial benefits of the Feed in Tariffs.

The performance figures of the Endurance 50kW wind turbine are impressive: at an average wind speed of 6.5 metres per second the turbine generates an income of around £59,000 per year. Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited is the most experienced supplier and installer of the Endurance 50kW in the South West.

On 9 April 2010 Kevin Heaney, VP Worldwide Sales & Marketing of Endurance Wind Power said, “After a close review of over forty applicants, we feel we have engaged the very best distributors to sell and service this market.” Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited was one of the initial 4 distributors appointed in the UK. In September 2010 the company installed the first 50kW wind turbine in Cornwall, and has since installed six more in Cornwall, two in Scotland and one in Leicestershire. The company’s expertise, experience and know-how are exceptional.

The small community of Gorran in south Cornwall has begun generating its own energy and exporting surplus to the National Grid: the income it receives will be used to support additional energy saving projects.

Attaching the head

Endurance 50kW installation

 

Community wind energy

[19.08.11]

We found this great link on the BBC Cornwall web site, talking about our latest installation at Gorran, in Cornwall. This is a community project, organised by Community Power Cornwall, a local co-operative, to install two wind turbines in the village of Gorran.

Racing like the wind, using the wind

[18.08.11]

Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Ltd is pleased to sponsor the University of Bristol's entry into the international ‘wind energy’ car race.

 

Teams from around the world will be challenging each other at an international wind energy car race later this week.

The UK's only entry in the event, Racing AEOLUS, is a team from the University of Bristol's Faculty of Engineering. It will be Bristol's second time at the competition, which this year will be held in Den Helder, Holland from 17 to 21 August.

Racing AEOLUS is a unique competition bringing together teams from across the globe to race their custom designed wind-powered vehicles. During the competition, the vehicles are raced under a variety of conditions to determine which can harness the energy of the wind most efficiently.

At last year's race, held in Denmark, Bristol became the only team ever to complete the race using an electrical transmission system. Dr Dave Drury, Senior Lecturer in Electrical Engineering, said: “One of the key benefits of Racing AEOLUS is getting students interested in renewable energy. The race is very rewarding for the students involved, as it gives them the opportunity to work alongside engineers from other disciplines and to gain valuable practical experience.” “We aim to build on last year's success and we hope that Racing AEOLUS becomes a flagship project at Bristol for many years to come.”

Final testing of the vehicle was conducted at Membury airfield and a team of staff and students will depart for Holland today.

All of the wind-powered vehicles that take part in the race must adhere to a strict set of design guidelines. These include:

• A land vehicle on wheels, steered by a driver.
• Powered by a device with spinning blades, which must extract energy only from the wind.
• Temporary storage of energy is allowed during the race but the storage device (e.g. battery) must be empty at the start.

The University's involvement in the competition dates back to 2009, when a multi-disciplinary team of students and academics from across the Faculty of Engineering completed the preliminary design of the Bristol entry.

Detailed design and development of the vehicle has since been divided into three main work packages; energy capture, motive power and structural design. This has enabled students from all engineering disciplines to work on the vehicle both through research projects as part of their degree courses and on a voluntary basis during their vacations.

The project is also heavily reliant on several key academics, technicians and postgraduate students, who contribute large amounts of time in supervising the students and supporting practical work on the vehicle. Dr Dave Drury, a Senior Lecturer in Electrical Engineering, Clive Rendall, a Faculty Technician, and James Baker, an Electrical Engineering PhD student, have been pivotal in leading work to develop an improved vehicle for this year's competition.

The 11 teams registered to take part in this year's race are:
Austria - Roland Ruf (Kunstuniversität Linz);
Canada - École de technologie supérieure, Montréal;
Denmark - Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU) and Aarhus University, Institute of Business and Technology;
Germany - Fachhochschule Kiel, Hochschule Emden/Leer and Stuttgart University;
Great Britain - University of Bristol;
Netherlands - HVA Amsterdam and INHolland, Delft;
Turkey - Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul.

 

Putting wind in the sails of Britannia’s escort tug!

[18.08.11]

Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Ltd of Bristol is delighted to be a sponsor of the Rescue Tug HMRT Golden Cross, which is being supported by the Scottish Government to promote the use of alternative energy. The tug is currently in Falmouth, Cornwall and the Svitzer Group is about to take it back home to the Clyde for restoration. Director of Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy), Christine Griffiths says, “We are enthusiastic about any project which encourages greater awareness and use of wind energy, and to be involved with a tug of such stature makes this project special. As installers of the first 50kW wind turbine in Cornwall and the first in Scotland, the tug’s move from Falmouth to the Clyde makes this project particularly relevant.”

An ex-escort to the Royal Yacht Britannia, Golden Cross is one of the first diesel geared tugs ever built and a vessel that has a remarkable record. In recent years the ship has been used as an educational platform teaching children about their maritime heritage and advising them on Safety at Sea. The ship has also been used to help servicemen & women to identify how what they do supports local communities – highlighting military Search & Rescue services and disaster relief operations.

It is expected that the tug will be operational from October 2011, will be based in Loch Long, Argyll and Bute and will spend the next 3 years travelling around the Western Islands and the North West coast of Scotland visiting communities in support of the Scottish government's efforts to promote alternative energy. The vessel will continue to promote Safety at Sea. Other sponsors include Whyte & Mackay.

Opportunity for Farmers to visit a working 50kW wind turbine near Bodmin, Cornwall

[05.08.11]

Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Ltd will be hosting a Wind Turbine Open Day for Farmers and Landowners on Tuesday 13th September 2011 near Bodmin in Cornwall. The event will enable interested farmers and landowners to experience a working Endurance Wind Power (E-3120) 50kW wind turbine at close quarters and to learn more about its performance, payback period and siting requirements.

Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited has gathered a range of knowledgeable, experienced speakers in order that the attendees have the opportunity to fully understand what turbine ownership involves. Mr Peter Reynolds, Senior Agricultural Manager from NatWest Commercial Banking will be discussing the financing of on- farm projects and funding opportunities. Mr Jonathan Kearsley, Planning Consultant, will provide the planner's perspective of siting a wind turbine. Bill Jackson of Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Ltd will explain performance levels, the specification and the payback periods for the Endurance Wind Power E-3120 50kW wind turbine. A representative from Opus Energy will be explaining the mechanics of Power Purchase Agreements and providing guidance on applying for Feed in Tariff payments. Peter Griffiths, Director of Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Ltd will tell the audience of his experiences of being an importer, distributor, installer and owner of an Endurance E-3120. The farmer who owns the wind turbine will give his perspective of installing a wind turbine from concept to commissioning and there will be an opportunity to visit the turbine to experience its size, understand noise levels and to see how a 50kW wind turbine works from a mechanical stand point.

The meeting point for the Open Day is the chapel in St Breward and as places are limited farmers and landowners who wish to attend should contact Jenn at Aeolus Power (Wind- Energy) Limited on 01454 633 323 as soon as possible.

The Agenda for the day is detailed in the linked PDF document. It will open in a new page and provides full details of the day's agenda.

Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Ltd was selected from over 40 companies to be one of the four original UK distributors of this impressive wind turbine. As a downwind turbine the Endurance Wind Power E3120 easily catches the wind and it has state-of-the-art safety features. It has CE certification, a mandatory marking which confirms that the turbine meets EU consumer safety, health and environmental protection legislation and which permits access to FiT benefits.

Director of Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited Christine Griffiths says, “The E-3120 is an excellent wind turbine and for farmers to be able to visit a working turbine is an unbeatable way to understand its performance, its impact and its technical abilities. We are very grateful to the Farmer for letting us show his turbine to other landowners and farmers, and to the other speakers for providing their expertise.”

The introduction of the Feed in Tariff legislation in April 2010 means that there has never been a better time for farmers and landowners to consider wind energy as the financial incentives are substantial and the payback period on the 50kW wind turbine can be as less than 5 years.

Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) installed the first wind turbine in Cornwall, the first in Scotland and the first in Leicestershire. The company is MCS accredited and a member of RenewableUK.

Specialist wind turbine supplier extends its range!

[10.05.11]

Specialist wind energy supplier and installer Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) (Wind-Energy) Ltd has extended its portfolio of turbines to suit the varying requirements of farmers, businesses, landowners, airports and educational establishments. The company supplies turbines from 4.2kW - suitable for siting in public places, up to 50kW - powerful turbines which benefit financially from the Feed in Tariffs. From April 2011 the company has also been supplying and installing the Gaia-Wind 133 – 11kW wind turbine and the Xzeres 442SR – 10kW wind turbine. Both turbines are certified under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme and eligible for the benefits of the Feed in Tariff.

The Gaia-Wind 133-11kW turbine looks unusual as it has two oversized blades (or one long blade) instead of the three blades on most turbine designs. The advantage is that the turbine has a larger swept area and this determines the power output. Its 2 blade construction also reduces shadow flicker and noise levels. The turbine is suitable for 3-phase electricity applications including farms, diversified farms, retail parks and smallholdings.

The Xzeres 442SR-10kW turbine is ideal for stand-alone and single phase applications, such as sheep farms, remote buildings and rural smallholdings. It is extremely adaptable and can also be grid connected, making it ideal for farms, businesses and communities. Its simple design limits moving parts to minimise service and maintenance costs.

“When selecting a wind turbine it is of the utmost importance to ensure that you have the right turbine for your needs, and that it is sited in the right place. Extending our range means that we are able to offer a suitable wind turbine to a wider number of landowners and farmers.” says Christine Griffiths, Partner of Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy).

Turbines are manufactured to suit different wind conditions, some are designed to catch free-flowing wind, others deal with turbulent air and some are for outlying locations where connection to the national grid is not possible. It is not a case of ‘one size fits all’, rather which turbine best suits an individual’s needs, the speed of the wind and the geography of the land. Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Ltd has a range of turbines so that it can guide its customers through the process of installation and ensure they have the right turbine, in the right place to generate the maximum amount of power.

The Company always checks wind speeds and completes a thorough site survey before supplying and installing any of its turbines. Its ‘full service’ approach provides assistance with the planning process, discussions with the grid supplier, financing, installation and commissioning.

The company’s top 10 tips for earning money from a wind turbine:

1. Install the right turbine, in the
2. Right place with the right
3. Wind speed.
4. Consider siting more than one turbine.
5. A site survey is worth it - it checks every aspect of installing a turbine before purchase goes ahead.
6. Ask for a ‘payback’ estimate.
7. Ensure that grid connection is compatible.
8. Start the planning process early, and talk to your neighbours.
9. Take advantage of the FiT legislation.
10. Find a financial package that suits you.

 

Selling ‘urban’ wind: quietrevolution starts to make a noise

[01.03.11]

The following article appeared on the respected greenwise web site, about the quietrevolution qr5 turbine.

Selling ‘urban’ wind: quietrevolution starts to make a noise

The article focuses on the use of vertical axis turbines in urban areas. The qr5 is a compact wind turbine with a rotor that measures 5x3 metres. Especially designed to generate power in built-up areas, it delivers better performance, producing more energy, in locations where gusty conditions are prevalent, according to its maker. It also boasts low noise levels and can be installed either on buildings or as a stand-alone turbine.

Renewable Energy Marketplace 2011 - 22 March 2011, Westpoint Arena, Exeter

[24.02.11]

We are delighted to be attending the Renewable Energy Marketplace Conference and Exhibition being held on 22 March at The Westpoint Arena, Exeter, Devon.

As an exhibitor we are able to offer a discount to those interested in knowing more about the wide portfolio of turbines that we offer and how Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Ltd can help you ‘Harness the value of the wind’. Tickets are normally £25 but you will be able to purchase them for £10 if you sign up online at http://www.regensw.co.uk/events/regen-sw-events-/renewable-energy-marketplace and click the ‘Book now’ link. When prompted, enter the discount code ‘ExhibitorGuest’. The tickets are non-refundable.

Please come and visit us on stand no. 22 as we would love to learn about your project and discuss with you how you can earn an income from wind power.

RenewableUK Wind Pavilion Ecobuild 1st - 3rd March 2011

[24.02.11]

RenewableUK will be hosting the RenewableUK Wind Pavilion at next week’s Ecobuild. The event, attracting over 41,000 design and construction professionals, will take place between 1st – 3rd March at the ExCeL London. Ecobuild is the biggest event in the world for sustainable design, construction and the built environment. Registration is free and you can get your tickets here. (http://www.ecobuild.co.uk/index.html)



RenewableUK will be positioned at stand number N1414 with the Wind Pavilion hosting Aeolus, Eclectic Energy, Evance and Gaia Wind.

Media interest in our turbines, particularly the new installation at Bristol Airport

[17.02.11]

There has been a lot of press coverage about our new turbine, recently installed at Bristol Airport. This is a quietrevolution qr5.

The Farmer's Guardian : 50kW turbine for farmers

transportinfo.org.uk : Airport tries out plan for wind turbine

The Engineer : Bristol Airport installs vertical-axis wind turbine

SouthWest Business : Airport tries out plan for wind turbine

Insider Media : First wind turbine begins generating at Bristol Airport

South West Climate Change Trade Fair

[17.02.11]

Is Climate Change a challenge or opportunity for your farm business? To find out, come to the South West Climate Change Trade Fair, organised by Farming Futures, in conjunction with the National Farmers Union (NFU) and the Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group.



Come along to the one event you need to attend to find out how your farm can Save and Profit in a changing climate. Over 50 leading organisations and businesses will have specialists on hand. There will be workshops and seminars throughout the day for farmers to share their experiences and give you the opportunity to ask the experts.

Visit www.fwag.org.uk/events or call 01823 355427 for more information.

You can read more about this event from the PDF file.

ecobuild your future

[01.02.11]

Come and see us at ecobuild, Tuesday 1st March to Thursday 3rd March 2011, at ExCel, London. We're on Stand N1410A in the ‘Wind Pavilion’.



First Wind Turbine begins generating power at Bristol Airport

[17.01.11]

A wind turbine has been successfully installed at Bristol Airport. The vertical axis turbine is part of a pilot project to trial the use of renewable energy on the Airport site, and it began harnessing wind power earlier this month.

The Quiet Revolution qr5, funded through a significant investment of 39k from the South West RDA (Regional Development Agency), is located on the approach road to the terminal building. At 20 metres in height, the wind turbine is shorter than lighting masts already in place across the airfield, ensuring it does not interfere with radar and airport safety systems.

South Gloucestershire based wind turbine specialists, Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited, ran the project from site survey to installation. The elegant helical (or ‘twisted’) design of the qr5 ensures a robust performance even in turbulent winds. It has very low noise and vibration levels and, at an average wind speed of 5.8 metres per second, the qr5 is expected to generate enough electricity in the coming year to make over 203,000 cups of tea.

Alan Davies, Planning and Environment Director, at Bristol Airport: “We are implementing a range of measures aimed at reducing energy use across the airport and the wind turbine is a high profile statement of our ambition to reduce our reliance on carbon.” Christine Griffiths, Partner of Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited, said: “When siting a wind turbine it is crucial to ensure that the site has sufficient wind and that the appropriate turbine is installed. The qr5 is ideal for Bristol Airport as it was specifically designed to work well in environments close to people and buildings.”

Bristol Airport is committed to controlling the adverse effects of its operations and minimising impact on the environment and local community. These aims are set out in the Airport’s Environmental Policy, which can be viewed at www.bristolairport.co.uk.

Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited has installed around 100 wind turbines across the UK for farmers, schools, businesses and communities, including the first 50kW wind turbine in Cornwall and the first in Scotland.

Opportunity for Farmers to visit a working 50kW wind turbine on the Scottish Borders!

[08.12.10]

Wind energy specialist Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Ltd is delighted to be holding an Open Day on Saturday 22 January 2011 in Galashiels, the commercial centre for the Scottish Borders. The event will enable farmers and landowners in Scotland and Northern England to experience a working Endurance Wind Power (E-3120) 50kW wind turbine at close quarters.

The meeting point for the Open Day is the Village Hall at Blainslie. The event commences at 10am and includes a visit to the turbine, information about planning requirements, funding options, suitable siting for turbines, the specification of the Endurance 50kW and the chance to speak directly with the farmer about the process of installing a wind turbine. There will also be an opportunity to experience the turbine’s size, understand noise levels and to see how a 50kW wind turbine works from a mechanical perspective.

Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Ltd was selected from over 40 companies to be one of only four UK distributors of this impressive wind turbine. As a downwind turbine the Endurance Wind Power E3120 easily catches the wind and it is 25% more powerful than others in its class. It has CE certification, a mandatory marking which confirms that the turbine meets EU consumer safety, health and environmental protection legislation and which permits access to FiT benefits.

Director of Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited Christine Griffiths says, “The E-3120 is an excellent wind turbine and for farmers to be able to visit a working turbine is an unbeatable way to understand its performance, its impact and its technical abilities. We are very grateful to the Farmer for letting us show his turbine to other landowners and farmers.”

The introduction of the Feed in Tariff legislation in April 2010 means that there has never been a better time for farmers and landowners to consider wind energy as the financial incentives are substantial and the payback period on the 50kW wind turbine can be as little as 4.1 years.

To assist farmers with diversification into wind energy, Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy)’s Flex 4 financial scheme offers a range of options for the installation of one or more 50kW wind turbines. Flex 4 provides those with land, sufficient wind speed and (ultimately) planning permission with a choice of four flexible ways to become involved with producing their own wind energy.

The Agenda for the day is detailed in the linked PDF document. It will open in a new page and provides full details of the day's agenda.

Places at the Open Day are limited so please contact Christine Griffiths for more information and to book your place. Tel: 01454 633 323 or email contact@aeoluspower.co.uk

Enterprising Women Make a Difference Conference 2010 - now the photographs

[02.12.10]

The Enterprising Women Make a Difference Conference 2010 was a great success and here's a couple of photographs of the event. In addition, the event was covered in the local press.



‘Business Excellence’ awarded to Endurance Wind Power

[17.11.10]

The Surrey Board of Trade in British Columbia Recognizes Endurance’s Role in its Community

The Surrey Board of Trade, a business organization advocating and promoting the interests of local Surrey businesses, has selected Endurance Wind Power as this year’s winner of its ‘Business Excellence of the Year’ award. The announcement was made at the 12th Annual Surrey Business Excellence Awards. These awards are intended to assist organizations in improving their performance while providing an introduction to business assessment and business excellence models.

In making their decision, the panel of judges consider the top ten performance criteria, which include company growth, customer service excellence, business performance and community support.

The Business Excellence Award was one of two awards for which Endurance Wind Power was nominated. Glenn Johnson, CEO of Endurance Wind Power, was a finalist for the ‘Business Person of the Year’ award.

Glenn commented, “We are honoured to receive this award and to be recognized for Business Excellence by the Surrey Board of Trade. Our success reflects the commitment and efforts of every one of the extraordinary employees that we hire and of the business partnerships that we have formed in the Surrey area.”

Endurance Wind Power, since its inception just three years ago, has witnessed exponential growth. The company maintains strong partnerships with other Surrey businesses and manufactures wind turbines out of its 22,000 square foot manufacturing plant in South Surrey. The engineering in their products has broken the paradigm in the small wind power market by delivering turbines that are more efficient in delivering electricity from the power of the wind. The company’s numerous business partners have made the plant and corporate office a hub for international visitors, bringing Surrey to the world.

Endurance Wind Power is a manufacturer of advanced small wind turbines from 5 to 50kW in size, designed specifically for distributed wind power applications. Their line of modern, induction-based wind turbines brings efficient, reliable, safe and quiet, renewable energy within reach of homeowners, farmers, businesses and institutions across North America, the United Kingdom and an expanding global market.

quietrevolution™ supports ‘Noise Oscars’ for Local Authorities

[17.11.10]

Stephen Crosher, Commercial Director at quietrevolution, presented Sheffield City Council with the Local Authority Award at the 10th annual Noise Abatement Society John Connell Awards last night. The John Connell Local Authority Awards, which are sponsored by quietrevolution, recognise local authorities found to have been outstanding in their efforts to both reduce the impact of noise nuisance and pioneer innovative solutions to noise pollution. Held by the Noise Abatement Society, the awards are named in honour of the Society’s founder, John Connell OBE, who successfully lobbied the Noise Abatement Act through Parliament in 1960 when noise became a statutory nuisance for the first time in the UK.

Stephen Crosher, Commercial Director at quietrevolution, said: “Local authorities have an incredibly difficult task to police and control noise pollution within our communities. quietrevolution is determined to be part of the solution by providing a small wind turbine that is incredibly quiet and we are keen to play our part within the low carbon energy revolution without impacting on individuals and communities. We also want to be known as a company who listens to local issues and one that strives to continually improve our products to address any concerns that arise.”

Sheffield City Council won the Local Authority Award by developing a unique way of working with the South Yorkshire Police force, which provides a non-uniformed officer to accompany the Council’s Environmental Noise officer when responding to noise complaints. This partnership enabled strong links to be built with the Local Authority and also with complainants. The night team works alongside Sheffield’s Arms Length Management Organisations and Registered Social Landlords and has been extensively publicised across the community. Since the new night service introduction, demand has increased by 58% as the public has become aware of its existence.

quietrevolution has been striving for over four years to make the life of local authorities easier by designing a product that is low noise, low vibration and safe when sited close to people. Many planning departments in councils across the UK support quietrevolution as their preferred solution for small wind in communities due to growing demand for renewable technologies that can be quiet and well-designed. Typically, reasons for wind turbines causing disruption or being refused planning permission include its visual impact, noise, vibration and its safety procedure. quietrevolution’s innovative design of its qr5 turbine is geared towards adding visual appeal to its surroundings and the aerodynamics of its vertical axis means that noise levels are unobtrusive. Collaborating with stakeholders such as the Noise Abatement Society forms part of quietrevolution’s strategy to engage with organisations that can help the company better understand issues of public concern.

More news about quietrevolution and the Noise Abatement Society, can be seen in this supplement for the Times newspaper, which was publised on 2nd November 2010. The article about quietrevolution is on page 10.

New logo for Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy)

[03.11.10]

We have a new logo! We have taken the opportunity to update our logo and give it a crisper, sharper, more dynamic look whilst ensuring that both our current customers and new customers will still recognise it as belonging to the Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited they know and trust.

The new logo has a contemporary look and has been designed to build upon the main elements in our original logo: it therefore maintains the distinctive Canada Goose and its blue colour.

Let us know what you think.

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Enterprising Women Make a Difference Conference 2010

[03.11.10]

After her recent award as Gloucestershire Women in Business ‘Rising Star of the Year’ 2010, Christine Griffiths has been much in demand as a speaker. She has now been asked to be Keynote Speaker at the Enterprising Women Make a Difference Conference 2010. This conference is to be held in Gloucester on 17th November and is aimed at businesswomen throughout the region. It is an annual celebration of women’s enterprise, organised by a group of local women’s enterprise professionals and includes local successful businesswomen, regional and national business speakers, and a selection of the best trainers and facilitators the area has to offer.

Details of the conference can be found at Enterprising Women Make a Difference Conference 2010 website.

The list of speakers is given on a separate page.

Endurance Wind Power is Bullfrog Powered

[30.09.10]

Endurance Wind Power's corporate office and manufacturing plant are now 100% powered by renewable energy or essentially ‘bullfrogpowered’®

Bullfrog Power is Canada's 100% green electricity provider, offering residences and businesses the option to be powered by 100% low-impact, clean, renewable energy. Bullfrog works with organizations such as the David Suzuki Foundation, the Canadian Wind Energy Association, and the World Wildlife Fund in their effort to educate the public about the health benefits to clean, renewable energy. Wal-Mart, TD Financial Group, CIBC, and the Home Depot are just a few examples of the hundreds of Canadian companies that are bullfrogpowered® and have taken the lead in becoming better corporate citizens. Together, with its clients and organization partnerships, Bullfrog Power is spurring the growth and development of renewable energy as an alternate energy source.

“Part of being a responsible business includes being socio-environmentally conscious and minimizing the carbon footprint that affects the health of others, the planet, and our future generations. Similarly, our customers demonstrate the same commitment to a cleaner and healthier world when they install one of our wind turbines. Investing in renewable energy endorses the very foundation of Endurance Wind Power’s core values.” said Glenn Johnson, CEO of Endurance Wind Power.

Endurance E-3120 receives CE Marking Certification

[17.09.10]

Endurance Wind Power has officially received its CE Marking Certification on its E-3120 50kW wind turbine.

The CE certification is a mandatory conformance marking a manufacturer places on their product to declare the product meets the EU consumer safety, health and environmental protection legislation and confirms the E-3120’s compliance with all relevant requirements.

The abbreviation CE, when literally translated, means “European conformity”.

Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited is one of only four appointed UK distributors and installers of Endurance Wind Power E-3120, 50 kW turbine.

Cornish farmer sees the light with electricity on tap!

[06.09.10]

Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Ltd is delighted to have installed the first 50kW wind turbine in Cornwall on a farm near Hayle. The Endurance Wind Power E3120 was commissioned on Saturday 4 September 2010 and its blades are turning to make electricity for the farm and the holiday cottages on site. Endurance Wind Power remotely monitors the turbine’s performance and on its first day of operation it produced 740kWh (kilowatt hours) which is sufficient power to keep a single 100 watt light bulb working for 44 weeks.

The farmer says, “We are thrilled from both an environmental and financial point of view to be able to make our own electricity – harnessing the power of the strong coastal winds makes good ecological and business sense.”

Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Ltd has been selected by Canadian company Endurance Wind Power to be one of only four UK distributors of this impressive wind turbine. As a downwind turbine the E3120 easily catches the wind and is 25% more powerful than others in its class.

The introduction of the Feed in Tariff legislation in April 2010 means that there has never been a better time for farmers and landowners to consider wind energy as the financial incentives are substantial and the payback period on the 50kW wind turbine can be as little as 4.1 years.

Director of Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Ltd, Christine Griffiths who comes from Veryan on the Roseland Peninsula says, “I am delighted that the first 50kW we have installed has been in Cornwall. As a company we specialise in wind energy and deal with installations on a daily basis, but siting this excellent turbine in my home county is particularly pleasing.”

It has been quite a year for Christine as in March 2010 she was presented with the Gloucestershire Women in Business ‘Rising Star Award’ for her achievements within the wind energy environment.

Our first 50 kW turbine installation in Cornwall

[06.09.10]

We have just completed our first installation of an Endurance 50 kW turbine in Cornwall. View our video on YouTube.

 

quietrevolution announces new pricing proposition for customers

[09.08.10]

quietrevolution has recently introduced an improved version of the award winning qr5 wind turbine. This combined with the new pricing regime, which involves a significant cost reduction for the wind turbines, means that customers will be offered a qr5 for a very competitive price. The company is acting in response to the introduction of the Feed in Tariffs (FIT) legislation introduced by the Government in April earlier this year. A standard turbine will now cost £20,000 plus installation.

For more information, please take a look at their press release.

The Evance R9000 5kW wind turbine has received MCS accreditation

[20.07.10]

Evance, a leader in the manufacture of small wind turbines, is pleased to announce that its R9000 5kW wind turbine has completed all tests and awarded full Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) accreditation. This accreditation is a formal recognition of the durability, reliability, safety and overall performance of the R9000, which provides customers with confidence in the turbine, as well as entitlement to income from Feed-in Tariffs.

For more information, please see the press release from Evance.

Endurance Wind Power in the news

[21.06.10]

We are suppliers and installers for the Endurance Wind Power 50 kW turbine. They have recently installed their first turbine in the US (Endurance are a Canadian company) and installed another turbine on Martha's Vineyard. Here are some links to local newspaper reports of the installation and a photograph of the tower being installed at Kiowa County Hospital.

Canadian company’s first U.S. turbine spins plenty of power for cranberry farm - a local paper article about the first installation in the US.

New Energy at Morning Glory: Turbine Ready, Farmstand Firing - this article is about installing a turbine in Martha's Vineyard as noted in the local paper.

This image gives some idea of the size of the 50 kW turbine and its tower. The turbine is being installed at Kiowa County Hospital, in Greensburg, Kansas.



 

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[01.06.10]

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[27.05.10]

We have changed our energy suppliers to LoCO2energy for both import and export.

Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited introduces 2 new turbines to help its customers harness the value of wind!

[22.05.10]

Specialist wind turbine supplier and installer Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited is offering its customers two additional wind turbines to enable them to take advantage of the financial rewards offered by the Green Energy Cash Back Scheme or FiT. In December 2009 the company introduced the powerful Canadian 50kW Endurance Wind turbine into the UK, followed by the 1.5kW and 10kW Evoco Energy turbines in January 2010. Today it is pleased to confirm the inclusion of the Evance R9000 and the quietrevolution qr5 within its range.

The Evance R9000 has been designed to capture more energy at lower wind speeds making it the most efficient 5kW turbine available. Its patented Reactive Pitch technology enables the turbine to hold its blades in the optimum position for wind collection. Its reliability is validated by several hundred existing installations averaging more than 99% up-time.

The quietrevolution qr5 meets the need for a wind turbine suited to environments near people and buildings where wind speeds are lower and wind directions change more frequently. The qr5 has a helical – or twisted – blade design to ensure a robust performance in turbulent winds and its compact blade structure allows siting on roof tops or close to buildings. The unusual yet attractive shape of the blades means that the turbine is virtually silent and vibration free.

Director of Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited Christine Griffiths says, “We are delighted to be able to offer these wind turbines from quietrevolution and Evance and they are an excellent additional to our portfolio. Each has unique characteristics setting it apart from its competitors and both have over 150 wind turbines currently in operation.”

The inclusion of these turbines within its range means that Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) can support farmers and landowners with the powerful, efficient Endurance Wind Power 50kW wind turbine, meet the needs of ‘crowded’ environments with the quietrevolution 4.2kW, address the demands of smaller domestic and commercial properties with the Evoco 1.5kW, and meet the requirements of larger domestic properties, farms and businesses with the Evance 5kW and Evoco Energy 10kW.

Endurance Chosen To Be “World’s Greatest”

[22.05.10]

Popular Television Series to Profile Endurance Turbines

Crown Point Productions, the producers of the television show “World’s Greatest!...”, announced today that they have recently selected Endurance Wind Power to be a part of the popular television series. As a part of the show, Crown Point Productions will be sending a film crew to a company location to get the story behind the story on this unique Wind Power Company, and show the “World’s Greatest!...” viewers why Endurance Wind Power was selected as the best in their category, and therefore featured on the show.

Endurance Wind Power is exactly the type of company that we like to feature on “World’s Greatest!...”. They’re an innovative company and a leading producer of eco-friendly Wind Turbines. They have plenty to offer and a great story to tell” said Gordon Freeman, Executive Producer of the show.

“Endurance is both honored and excited to have been selected to be featured on “World’s Greatest!...”. It is a fantastic opportunity to share with a national audience the pioneering work we have done to shift the paradigm of the distributed wind industry and provide consumers real value for their green energy dollar.” said Glenn Johnson, CEO of Endurance.

“World’s Greatest!...” is a thirty minute show dedicated to highlighting the world’s greatest companies, products, places and people. Each show is a fast paced tour around the world featuring behind the scenes footage, informative interviews and exciting visuals.

Crown point Productions is a 21st Century television production company. Their award winning programming can be seen on national cable channels and local network affiliates across the United States. For more information on Crown Point Productions and their show line-up, please visit www.crown-tv.com

Endurance Wind Power is a manufacturer of advanced wind turbines designed specifically for distributed wind power applications. Their line of modern, induction based wind turbines bring efficient, reliable, safe and quiet, renewable energy within reach of homeowners, farmers, businesses and institutions across North America and an expanding global market.

RenewableUK launches consumer guide to wind turbine installation

 

• New small wind turbine installation guide for businesses and homeowners launched today
• 14,000 wind system units deployed between 2005 and 2009
• RenewableUK predicts major sector growth from feed-in-tariffs

RenewableUK, the country’s leading renewable energy trade association, has today announced the publication of a consumer guide aimed at helping individuals and businesses looking to install their own wind turbine. Launching the guide at its annual International Small Wind Conference 2010 (ISWC 2010), in Glasgow, RenewableUK urged consumers to take advantage of the government’s new feed-in tariffs, but highlighted the need for the sector to be granted its long awaited General Permission Development Order (GPDO).

According to RenewableUK, feed-in tariffs launched at the beginning of this month provide the financial incentive necessary for the potential of small wind to be fully realised in the UK. Consumers installing a small wind system will be able to reduce their energy bills and earn an income from supplying the grid, whilst reducing their carbon footprint. A GPDO for the small wind sector would remove the need for planning permission approval.

The publication of the guide, Generate Your Own Power, coincides with yesterday’s announcement of record growth for the UK small wind sector. Figures reveal a 25% increase in market growth and the deployment of 14,000 small wind system units between 2005 and 2009. The UK is now the largest market in Europe and the second largest in the world for small wind systems, demonstrating a growing appetite in this country for renewable forms of energy.

Speaking from ISWC 2010, Alex Murley, Head of Small Systems at RenewableUK, said:

“More and more people are waking up to the financial and environmental benefits of small wind installation. This is an exciting trend for the industry that will be spurred on by the new feed-in tariffs. We urge any new government to take another step forward with the introduction of a GPDO for small wind, which will allow the true carbon-cutting potential of this sector to be realised. If you have access to a windy location then now is the perfect time to be considering a small wind installation and our new guide has all the information you need to get the process started.”

RenewableUK’s consumer guide has been designed to educate people about small wind systems, explain the different wind turbine options available and provide the necessary information for those wishing to start the installation process. The guide (available here) is also available to download from http://www.renewable-uk.com/.

International Small Wind Conference

Peter, Christine and Bill are attending the International Small Wind Conference at the Glasgow Science Centre on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th April, organised by RenewablesUK (formerly known as the BWEA). Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) are not exhibiting but will be hosting the Endurance Windpower stand on Tuesday 27th from 1.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. if you have any questions.

Do also come along and meet the Endurance team (to include) -
Glenn Johnson - President and CEO
Kevin Heaney - VP of Worldwide Sales and Marketing
Doug Hicks - VP of Channel Sales
Dave Rankin - VP of Business Development

Christine Griffiths has starring role at Gloucestershire Women In Business Awards!

[24.03.10]

Christine Griffiths, partner of Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited was awarded the “Rising Star” award at the prestigious Gloucestershire Women in Business Awards in Cheltenham yesterday. The award, sponsored by Cheltenham Racecourse, was given to the woman who in the opinions of the judges ‘showed outstanding ability within their sector throughout 2009’. Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited supplies and installs micro-generation wind turbines, ranging in size from 1.5kW up to 100kW and has customers across the UK and beyond including the Environment Agency, Sherringham School in Norfolk, St. Columb Minor School in Cornwall, Chew Valley School and Millfield Schools near Bristol and numerous farms around the country. The company’s success has been driven by the dynamism, enthusiasm and entrepreneurial flair of owner Christine Griffiths.

Christine launched Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited as a result of the nonexistent support, advice and information available about wind turbine installation when she and her husband installed a wind turbine at their farmhouse in 2004. Not surprisingly therefore Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) offers a ‘full service’ to its customers, starting with whether their chosen site is suitable for a turbine, through guidelines for a successful planning application, help sourcing grants, support with grid connection right through to installation, commissioning and maintenance. With Christine Griffiths and her team all those wanting help, support and advice around the subject of micro wind energy receive it.

Christine’s determination to ‘spread the word’ about wind power and her desire for Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) to find success as a centre of expertise for micro-wind energy has lead to the company’s expansion with purpose built offices in Pilning, IT and marketing expertise, administration and sales support and in December 2009 a New Business Development Manager joined the team to help manage the growing number of enquiries.

During 2009 Christine took part in a whirlwind series of successful seminars and lectures around the South West designed to provide information and guidance about the installation of a wind turbine. She spoke at the ‘Questions you need answers to’ renewable energy consumer seminars in Cirencester, North Petherton, Dorchester, Chippenham and Truro and was invited to speak to an invited audience at the Centre for Energy and the Environment in Exeter and at the National Homebuilding and Renovating Show in Shepton Mallet.

Until 2009 Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) supplied and installed Proven Energy’s turbines from 3.2kW up to 15kW. The growing demand for renewable wind energy led Christine and Peter to travel to Canada to meet the manufacturers of the world’s most powerful 50kW wind turbine – Endurance Wind Power. Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited was successful in its bid to supply the turbine and in December 2009 become one of only four UK suppliers and installers of this powerful, sought after machine. In January 2010 Evoco Energy’s 1.5kW and 10kW wind turbines were added to the range and from March 2010 the Northwind 100kW formed part of the wind turbine portfolio.

The announcement of the Green Energy Cash Back Scheme/Feed in Tariff announced on 1st February 2010 has led Christine to adopt a pivotal role on behalf of the early adopters of wind power. She is attempting to persuade Government to include these early adopters within the new Tariff scheme and Christine sponsored the ‘Generating Business from the Feed in Tariff’ conference in Bristol in September 2009 where she put their case before Stephen de Souza of the Department of Energy and Climate Change.

Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Limited is a member of the British Wind Energy Association and accredited to the Microgeneration Certification Scheme which enables access any grants offered by the government. The company is also a member of the Renewable Energy Association which sets standards for the provision of renewable and other on-site energy production for non industrial customers.

Christine drives the Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) business and is passionate about wind power: her willingness to embrace a new industry, to lead the introduction of more efficient wind turbines and to tackle the Department of Energy and Climate Change over unequal benefits identified her as one of the region’s most dynamic business women and a clear ‘Rising Star’.

Feed-in tariffs - announcement on 1st February 2010

[10.03.10]

On 1st February 2010, the Government made a further announcement on the nature of Feed-in Tariffs. The Department for Energy and Climate Change issued a Press Release with some clarification.

Press Release - Cash Rewards for Low Carbon Electricity and Heating.

To provide further clarification, we have provided our own notes of the new rules. Please visit our Feed-in tariffs page, for clearer information on the new rules.

We can now supply and install 50 kW turbines!

[10.03.10]

We have added a further range of turbines to our portfolio. We can now supply and install 50 kW turbines. For more details, visit this page.

The Women in Business Awards 2010

[08.02.10]

We are delighted to announce that Christine Griffiths has been entered in the ‘Mentor of the Year’ category of the Women in Business Awards 2010. The awards are organised by SouthWestBusiness.co.uk, a website run by The Citizen and the Gloucestershire Echo, a web site targeted at the regions's business leaders. The stated aim of the Women in Business Awards is to recognise the achievements of Gloucestershire's women entrepreneurs.

The ‘Mentor of the Year’ category is sponsored by BusinessLink and the stated rules are : “This award will go to the woman who has demonstrated the skills of being a mentor, who has gone the extra mile in supporting a colleague or business and has made a difference to their life or business. The judges will be interested in the details of what has happened as a result of their/your mentorship, this maybe for one or several different people or businesses. ”




Ecobuild



Ecobuild is the world’s biggest event for sustainable design, construction and the built environment.

Combining an 850 exhibitor-strong product showcase with more than 100 free conference and seminar sessions and dozens of interactive educational attractions, Ecobuild connects formal learning with practical experience, and with products and suppliers. It will be held at Earls Court between Tuesday 2nd March and Thursday 4th March 2010.

You can register for a free invitation, by visiting the website at www.ecobuild.co.uk - and click on the "Register" button at the right end of the main menu.

Energy Now Expo 2010



Energy Now Expo is a two day exhibition and conference showcasing the latest renewable energy technologies and services available to farmers and rural landowners. This inaugural event will take place on 17 and 18 February 2010 at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern, Worcestershire.

You can visit the exhibition free of charge, by visiting the website at www.energynowexpo.co.uk - and click on the "Register FOC as a visitor" button.

Feed-in tariff

Feed-in tariffs is a complex area and is constantly changing. The plan is to have FiTs in place by April 2010.

Because it is complex and ever-changing, we have created a separate page, specifically about Feed-in Tariffs, here on our site to help you with the latest information. Consultations are still taking place, so the figures and rules are likely to change between now and April 2010.

Open Day at Pilning

More than 50 farmers and landowners from across the South West of England attended the Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Ltd Open Day in Pilning, near Bristol on Thursday 24 September 2009.

Christine Griffiths, Managing Director of Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) Ltd says, “Our Open Day was a tremendous success bringing together farmers considering the purchase of a wind turbine with the turbine suppliers, grant providers and farmers who have been through the process. The purchase of a wind turbine is a serious decision, and at Aeolus Power (Wind-Energy) we believe in providing as much information and guidance as possible so that the a potential turbine purchaser can make an informed choice.”