Acquisitions fuel dramatic expansion at renewable tech business

Low carbon and renewable technology specialist, Green Building Renewables, has acquired two regional businesses to grow its nationwide network of renewable energy experts.

Peterlee-based Unique Energy and Norwich-based Inspired Renewables join the York-headquartered business and will increase its revenue to £15m.

The merger will also create 20 new jobs at the company across its two new offices over the next 12 months.

Green Building Renewables offers renewable technology solutions through its energy experts. It provides air and ground source heat pumps, underfloor heating, solar PV, EV charging, and battery storage. 

Its network includes York, Doncaster, Daventry, Wellingborough, and Colchester offices. The two new offices in Peterlee and Norwich mean the company can now also offer services in the North East, Norfolk and Suffolk.

Chris Delaney, managing director, said: These are the third and the fourth acquisitions for Green Building Renewables in less than 12 months, demonstrating our ambition and commitment to creating a nationwide network of local renewable energy experts.

“We want Green Building Renewables to be the first company people think of when they want to install renewable technology in their homes or businesses.

“We will do this by continuing to grow our network through the acquisition of quality local renewable technology businesses like Unique and Inspired.”

Michael Metcalfe, managing director of Unique Energy, said: “Together we have built something special in the North East and now have the chance to share our knowledge and learnings with a wider team.

“With fuel prices expected to rise again later this year, the number of people affected by fuel poverty will only increase.

“We have been committed to helping those with the lowest incomes access renewable technology.”

Inspired Renewables managing director Andy Glanville added: “The demand for renewable technology, particularly solar panels and battery storage like the Tesla Powerwall, continues to grow especially in the East and the South East of England, which gets its fair share of sunny weather.

“By joining Green Building Renewables, we can offer renewable technology to people across the region. The merger will create jobs in the region as we work to meet the demand.”

Green Building Renewables is part of Efficient Building Solutions business, a company committed to tackling the climate and ecological crises by improving the UK’s buildings.

The group operates across its three businesses: Green Building Renewables, Green Building Store, and QODA Consulting.

Philip Fellowes-Prynne, Efficient Building Solutions CEO, said: “The rapid growth and expansion of Green Building Renewables reflect the demand for renewable technology.

“No matter where you are in the UK or your finances, people need access to renewable technology that improves their homes. Green Building Renewables’ expanding network of local renewable energy experts is doing just that.”