The independent energy supplier, Opus Energy, has signed up three new hydro-powered renewable energy generation plants in Scotland, adding hydro to its existing portfolio of wind, solar and anaerobic digestion (AD).
“The renewables division at Opus Energy continues to perform strongly as businesses realise that generating their own renewable power makes sound economic sense, particularly in today’s economic climate” said Steve James, Director - Corporate Solutions, Opus Energy. “We’re thrilled to be adding hydro-generation to our portfolio. We’ve found that many businesses aren’t aware that, by generating renewable power and therefore putting a lower demand on the grid to supply them, they are also cutting down on rising industry charges.”
The first of the new hydro agreements, signed in May 2013, covers two plants at Auchencheyne Farm in Scotland with a total capacity of 57kW. The third agreement is for a 190kW plant at Selcoth Farm in Dumfries & Galloway, a mixed sheep and aquaculture unit. The three plants generate enough power to supply 58 small to medium enterprises (SME’s).
Opus Energy maintains an existing portfolio of over 650 businesses generating renewable power from wind, solar and AD. A recent survey conducted by the company found that among 1,000 business owners surveyed, 86 percent said their businesses would consider generating renewable power using solar technology with 27 percent considering wind as an energy source.
“The survey results were really exciting in showing that businesses are switched on to the idea of generating renewable power” said Steve James. “The Opus Energy renewables team supports companies looking to move into renewable generation, in order to help them meet their goals of self-sufficient energy supply and generating additional income. We look forward to using our market expertise to help more businesses in the future.”
Opus Energy employs 485 people in its Northampton and Oxford offices and supplies more than 150,000 businesses across the UK with renewable power. Its customers include well-known names such as Paperchase, Stagecoach and Pizza Hut. The company also purchases renewable energy from over 650 renewable generators which it then supplies to its customers.
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