enabling energy entrepreneurs

european marine energy centre

Pioneering marine energy devices, including a 500kW tidal turbine developed by Rolls-Royce's subsidiary Tidal Generation Ltd, are currently on test at the European Marine Energy Centre in the Orkney Islands. The facility enables developers to assess full scale grid-connected prototypes.

“Our agreement with SmartestEnergy is helping demonstrate marine energy’s commercial potential. It is important that we get the best value for the technology innovators we work with. SmartestEnergy understands the needs of independent generators so offers the most compelling and flexible terms.”

Neil Kermode, Managing Director
European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC)

toyota motor manufacturing (UK)

During 2011, Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd began generating its own energy at its Derby plant using 17,000 solar panels. The solar array, one of the biggest in the UK manufacturing sector, will save up to 2,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions a year.

“Managing the way we use energy more efficiently and reducing consumption
is a key focus of continuing efforts to minimise the environmental impact
of our manufacturing operations. SmartestEnergy’s innovative eBilling and account management platforms provide us with instant and easy access to the highly accurate data we need to achieve that.”

Tony Walker, Deputy Managing Director
Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd

udny community turbine

The £1.45m Udny Community Turbine project is the first wholly community-owned, built, financed and operated wind turbine on the Scottish mainland. Profits will be invested in initiatives to help the long-term sustainability
of the rural community including funding work experience opportunities for local school children.

“As a small community organisation, it was important for us to work with a
company able to provide a personal service and one which we felt we could build a long-term relationship with. SmartestEnergy was a clear winner for us.”

Garth Entwistle, Chairman
Udny Community Turbine Trust