The Glasgow-based energy solutions ‘one-stop shop’ has outlined expansion plans to double its team over the next three years as well as part of its aims to support an additional 500 businesses by 2030 on reaching its net zero targets.

The firm installs solar panels, heat pumps and other energy solutions for luxury hotels, golf courses and other key sectors to support them in improving their energy efficiency, as well as reducing wider costs.

Managing director Emanuel Howell, who was born in Jamaica, remains a prominent energy advisor in the region and recently secured a seven-figure contract for a Barbados-based government agency. The contract will include the consultancy and design of solar panel PV systems.

Emanuel said: “It’s an exciting time for Renew-Able, and we’re looking to grow the company further after a series of new business wins.

“Renew-Able is all geared towards tailoring an energy solution that best suits your business and finding the right result for our customers.

“We initially focused on growing the business throughout Scotland, which we’ve achieved over the last four years. We’ve now secured more work across the UK in recent months, so it’s been a hugely positive time for the company.

“Securing such a significant contract in the Caribbean has been another really big moment for the company as well, and hopefully reflects how ambitious we are. We want to keep building on the recent success in the months and years ahead.”

Emanuel, who first began working in the wider renewables sector in 2005, set up Renew-Able in 2020 after becoming frustrated at the lack of a ‘one-stop shop’ for companies looking to find the most appropriate energy solution, whilst also reducing their energy bills.

The company provides consultancy on the most appropriate outcome for your business, as well as the installation of solar panels, heat pumps and other energy solutions.

Renew-Able works with a variety of sectors – including hospitality and tourism, engineering and manufacturing, and commercial properties and landlords.

The company works with commercial clients across Scotland and the UK, and has a core team of 12 employees, as well as a larger group of subcontractors they employ for larger projects.

Recent business wins include work to install new heating solutions at one of Scotland’s most luxury hotels, as well as several golf courses across the country. The firm are also currently carrying out work at another upmarket hotel chain’s properties in England.

The work in the Caribbean will be project-managed by the Renew-Able team with a team of sub-contractors carrying out the work.

The company also runs Energy How, which provides a similar consultancy and installation service for homeowners across Central Scotland.

Emanuel added: “We see ourselves as a solution provider, rather than having a focus on installing one particular product. Although a lot of the work we’re doing just now is around solar and heating, there are various different elements we can support with.

“If for example a company wanted to install solar panels, but it was clear that installing them wouldn’t be the right solution for them, then we wouldn’t encourage that.

“For most businesses, energy is one of their top three expenses, so there’s a need to get that right.

“We want to support companies to become more sustainable, given the importance of reaching net zero, whilst also helping them reduce outgoings where possible.”