Pictured: Doug Chaplin
LowC Communities Ltd, the Lincolnshire-based low-carbon energy
specialist, has appointed renewable energy expert Doug Chaplin to
head up its sales and marketing activities.
Chaplin, formerly with Aquafuel Research Ltd, brings a wealth of
experience to LowC, at a time when interest in its innovative
renewable energy technologies is at an all-time high.
Richard Griffin, the company's chief executive, commented: "We
are really lucky to have secured the services of Doug and his
enviable range of skills and experience in our sector. His
background in agrochemicals, the international chemicals sector and
commodity trading gives him a great perspective on biofuels -
covering all aspects of the business - from 'field to
tank'."
"Despite the economic downturn, we are in the fortunate position
to be one of the few companies that's seeing significant levels of
growth as more and more organisations embrace the concept of
lowering both their carbon emissions and operating costs.
"Doug will play a key role in managing this expansion and we are
pleased to welcome him to our business - particularly at a time
when we are launching our new, wood-powered renewable energy system
that generates low-carbon electricity, heating and hot water."
The system, called Arbor ElectroGen, looks set to revolutionise
the provision of renewable energy throughout the UK and Ireland and
make a strong contribution towards the UK Government's targets for
the year 2020 - where they plan to cut carbon emissions by 34% and
have the country deriving 15% of its total energy from renewable
sources.
This new technology joins the company's existing Agri ElectroGen
system that generates 'green' heat and power from locally-grown
rapeseed oil - something that has been put to effective use at an
increasing number of buildings throughout the UK.