Press Releases
Keep up-to-date with all the latest press releases from Proven Energy.
MARCH 2010
Proven Energy wind turbines become part of Ireland's renewable energy initiative
World leading small wind turbine manufacturer, Proven Energy, is leading the way in renewable energy by becoming registered on Ireland’s Accelerated Capital Allowance (ACA) scheme. The ACA scheme is a tax incentive which aims to encourage companies to invest in energy saving technologies across the Republic of Ireland.
JANUARY 2010
Scottish Isle of Eigg wins top Energy Prize
The Isle of Eigg’s inhabitants have been awarded a share in a £1 million energy conservation prize to assist in their dream of transforming the island into the UK’s first green community. The prize comes after Eigg residents developed a renewable energy project to deliver the island’s power demands, installing four 6kW wind turbines, solar panels and a hydro-electric scheme.
OCTOBER 2009
Low Carbon Accelerator takes controlling stake in leading turbine manufacturer
Low Carbon Accelerator Limited ("the Company" or "LCA") announces that it has increased its equity holding in Proven Energy Limited ("ProvenEnergy") through a further investment of £1.5 million.
JULY 2009
Proven Energy wind turbine visited by Royalty
The Somerset Earth Science centre, that has installed a 6kW Proven Energy turbine in the middle of their lake, will be officially opened on 29th July 2009 by HRH The Princess Royal, Princess Anne.
Wind turbine comapny continues to deliver innovations
Scottish wind turbine manufacturer Proven Energy today announces a new product with the unveiling of its 3.2kW machine at The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 7–12 July 2009.
JUNE 2009
Showcase of Scottish Innovators
Ayrshire Innovators, a Homecoming exhibition which pays homage to innovators from Ayrshire who made a profound impact on the world.
Amongst the top innovators, Gordon Proven has been commended for his contribution to the renewable energy industry by researching, designing and manufacturing small scale wind turbines.
Gordon's old school chooses Proven Energy
Installation of the school’s 6kW turbine has been made possible with a £10,000 Co-operative grant match-funded by £17,000 from the Government’s Low Carbon Building Programme (LCBP).
It marks a special installation for Proven Energy, as the company’s founder and president Gordon Proven, who designed the turbine, was a pupil at the school.
Wind power used to entertain London
Nigel Greeves, East Kilbride based wind turbine engineer and keen piper, is using the power of wind to entertain people and to save the world.
Chew Valley Comprehensive goes green thanks to LCBP
Chew Valley Comprehensive School wanted to lower its carbon footprint and educate a future generation on renewable energy.
May 2009
Proven Energy recognised as small wind industry leader
Energy is now recognised as one of the world’s largest manufacturers in the small wind turbine industry by the American Wind Energy Association. .
Wind of change for RSPB
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), which recently came out to support wind power development in correctly sited locations, has installed a small scale wind turbine at its Rainham Marshes visitor centre in Purfleet, Essex.
April 2009
Substantial funding for sustainable energy welcomed by industry
The Chancellor, Alistair Darling, has set out this year’s budget and given a massive boost to microgeneration manufacturers by pledging £5 billion to low-carbon investments.
Wind and solar hybrid offers solution for telecoms market
Avea shows its commitment to the environment by using a hybrid solution as an alternative to diesel generators to power its telecoms base station.
St Columb Minor School goes green
St Columb Minor School has become the model school for energy efficiency and renewable energy by installing a wind turbine, solar PV and solar thermal panels.
Fairmont Hotel St Andrews use a Proven 2.5kW tackle climate change
Fairmont Hotel St Andrews makes an innovative stance for Earth Hour by installing a temporary Proven 2.5kW wind turbine on Saturday 28th March.
MARCH 2009
Generate income from small wind turbines
Payback on small scale wind turbines has just become quicker as double Renewable Obligation Certificate’s (ROC’s) become available across the UK in April 2009.
Proven install 2000th wind turbine
Sheringham High School in Lincolnshire had 6kW turbine switched on by Norman Lamb (MP). The installation marks a significant achievement for Proven as it is our 2000th turbine.
Small wind industry to benefit from new Irish export feed-in tariff
Ireland received fantastic news this week. The feed-in tariff was introduced at 9 cents but was then upgraded to 19 cents.
'PROVEN' in America - Scottish firm to help U.S. be the leader of climate change
Following the meeting of Alex Salmond and Hilary Clinton, also the release of the Obama-Biden 'New Energy for America' plan, Proven Energy wish to help America realise their renewable goals.
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