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admin — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:27:00 +0000

UPDATE

BC Nimmo & GA Friar were appointed Joint Receivers of Proven Energy Limited on 16 September 2011 The Joint Receivers act as agents of the Company and contract without personal liability.

Proven Energy Update

Doreen — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:14:31 +0000

Following the appointment of BC Nimmo & GA Friar as Joint Receivers of Proven Energy on 16 September 2011, we have been advised that completion of the sale of the Company’s business and assets is expected this Friday (7 October).

Proven P35-2 Announcement

admin — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 07:47:46 +0000

Proven Energy has become aware of a potential manufacturing defect in its Proven 35-2 wind turbine (The Proven 7 and Proven 11 are unaffected). We are investigating this, however, our work to date has now shown that a significant number of shafts may be affected across multiple manufacturing batches.
With that in mind we are now advising all Proven 35-2 owners to place their wind turbines on brake as soon as it is safe to do so. Under no circumstances should you apply the parking brake whilst the wind turbine is rotating at normal operating speeds since this will place extra stress on the shaft. We will ensure that you receive regular updates in the interim period. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Second Wind Turbine Installed for Eagle Power Customer

admin — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:55:55 +0000

Eagle Power customer with a Proven P11 6kW wind turbine has now installed a Proven P35-2 turbine

Testimonial from Bluecoat Wood Nurseries in Harrogate

admin — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:17:38 +0000

Horticap is based at Bluecoat Wood Nurseries where s a team of volunteers provide adults with learning disabilities training in horticulture, allied crafts and rural skills.

Testimonial from Bridlington

admin — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:10:27 +0000

“It is a rare thing these days to find a company that is both honest and helpful and able to provide a service from enquiry to completion with such commitment and professionalism. But in Eagle Power this is what we found. John was most helpful throughout and answered all our questions before and during the installation. Nothing was too much trouble and you always get the feeling he will tell you how it is and be very honest with you. John was always there from start to finish and took a personal interest and care about everything from the day the concrete was poured to the day the turbine started to generate. His team of staff were all as helpful and committed to providing the same customer support and it was clear they all enjoy doing their job. With so many years of experience in fitting Proven wind turbines, if you’re going to invest in a turbine, then in my opinion you should also invest in Eagle Power to install it.”

NatWest Funding for Yorkshire Farmer’s Wind Turbine

Doreen — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:17:24 +0000

RBS Financial Support for Renewable Energy

Doreen — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:02:47 +0000

In a complex market like wind energy, there is an increasing need for financial support for end users, particularly in the agricultural area.

Proven Energy has been in discussions with RBS to offer a solution to the financial obstacles that agricultural end users may face when planning a wind turbine. RBS can offer a funding package to farmers looking to install a Proven 11 or a Proven 35-2.

RBS has an independent accredited team of renewable energy and agricultural specialists who provide knowledge, support and funding to make the project successful.

Bespoke credit policy

The RBS bespoke credit policy has been created to meet the specific needs of renewable energy investors and offers the following benefits:

Maximum project size for wind is 1,500kW
Borrow up to 100% of the total investment value
Funding can be secured against alternative assets
Typical repayment term eight years, with 10-year terms available for some projects.

RBS will use the estimated FIT payment as security on repayment of the loan. See information below:

If you are interested in finding out more about this funding package, please email our contact at RBS, Alisdair Hillis – alisdair.hillis@rbs.co.uk.

Eagle Power Customer is Winner of Best Home Installation Award

admin — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:30:41 +0000

At the Yorkshire and Humber Microgeneration Awards in Harrogate on 31^st March,
John Denton was presented with an award for his wind turbine, which was installed in November 2010. His Proven P35-2 turbine will power up to 60% of his electricity consumption.

The installation was carried out by Eagle Power of Ripponden near Halifax and includes a heat dump system which means any surplus electricity can be diverted into the Denton’s water heating.

John fought continuous issues around planning to get his wind turbine installed and explained “Planning is always a potential nightmare. Some planners think wind turbines are secret nuclear processing plants and you have to be very proactive in talking to them.”

UK’S LEADING SMALL WIND TURBINE ACHIEVES MCS CERTIFICATION

Doreen — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:52:02 +0000

12.17.2010

Leading small wind turbine manufacturer, Proven Energy is delighted to announce that its flagship wind turbine, the Proven 35-2, is now fully certified through MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme). This testing is an industry requirement created to assist customers in making an informed decision when selecting a wind turbine and is a fundamental requirement for end users to access the UK Feed in Tariff (FITs) scheme.

The Proven 35-2 is the second wind turbine in the Proven Energy family to be certified. Proven Energy was the first manufacturer in the world to have a wind turbine fully certified under the UK’s MCS scheme, achieving certification in 2009.

With testing on the Proven 35-2 beginning in mid-2010, the resulting overall performance exceeded expectations. The certification, completed in December 2010, has resulted in a Rated Annual Energy (RAE) of 23,200 kWh at 5ms^-1 and a rated power of 12.1 kW at 11ms^-1, and again confirms the strength of the scheme in providing an independent and accurate reference point for consumers.

Engineering Director, Jonathan Nowill, said: “Proven Energy has always supported the need for the certification process. It’s hard work to achieve these standards but we believe that it should be hard work. This is what gives credibility to products in the marketplace and ensures peace of mind and direct comparability for end users”.

There are currently in excess of 500 Proven 35-2 installations across the globe, with the majority already qualifying for UK FITs through the MCS Transition List arrangement. The Transition List will close on December 31^st 2010, but the granting of MCS certification for the Proven 35-2 means that it will be completely unaffected by the closing of the Transition List.

Sales and Marketing Director, Steve McMahon, added: “The certification of the Proven 35-2 will undoubtedly increase sales from the already impressive 1 MW per month. The Proven Energy global fleet, spread across 60 countries and on every continent, currently generates in excess of 30GWh per annum, and the stunning growth of the Proven 35-2 wind turbine will add rapidly to this”.

RenewableUK’s Small Wind Systems Manager, Indre Vaizgelaite, said: “End users are beginning to recognise the importance of certification in the small wind industry- for some it means the guarantee of the feed in tariff, and for others it means the peace of mind that they have invested in a quality and reliable product. Certification sets a high standard for wind turbine manufacturers in the UK and the hard work that is put in to achieve certification should be recognised by end users”.

Established in Scotland in 1980, Proven Energy is an industry leader, manufacturing and supplying many hundreds of wind turbines every year. Inspiration, innovation and a commitment to development have ensured that these wind turbines produce electricity in a variety of wind regimes without the necessity to be stopped for self protection.