Castlewellan company Green Energy 4U has installed a record amount of wind turbine capacity in 2012, and they are not finished yet.

Established in 2002, the company diversified from farming and farm contracting. Now with ten years in the renewables industry, Green Energy 4U are one of the most experienced installers of wind turbines across the UK and Ireland.

2012 has been a particularly successful year. Director, Patrick Flynn, puts this down to the expertise of the team he has built around him, combined with investment in quality products.

Mr Flynn commented: "The investment we have made in machinery, our workshop and staff training since 2002, is now showing results. We also have quality suppliers across Europe and the United States. These relationships have taken time to build, but it has always been important that we give our clients access to first class equipment."

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Green Energy 4U began by installing the popular Proven brand of turbines, and extended their expertise by including turbines from companies such as Vestas, Northern Power Systems, Nordtank and Halus. The company are now in big demand due to the fact that they offer a complete service, including manufacturing parts.

Mr Flynn continued: "Unlike many other installers, we can relate to farmers – as we still own and operate our own farm in Castlewellan. We also practice what we preach. We have recently replaced one of our first turbines, a 6kW Proven model, with a 150kW Scandinavian model. Like most farmers, we understand the value of good equipment. For example, the Proven that was taken down had more than paid for itself via government payments, exported electricity and savings. The extra income was put towards the larger turbine, allowing us to get that project started. In addition, we can recondition the Proven, replacing over 70% of the parts, and it will have a good re-sale value."

This sensible approach to investing in wind turbines is something that Patrick is keen to promote. Investing in a wind turbine can be one of the single biggest investments a farmer or landowner makes, so it is important to avoid any pitfalls. Patrick emphasises the importance of visiting a number of farms that have had turbines installed, and meeting the owners.

Green Energy 4U are finishing off their 10th birthday in style with a 225kW installation in a prominent location between Banbridge and Lurgan.

(CD)