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Hailsham's OHM Energy is shortlisted for Octopus Trusted Partners Award

OHM Energy is thrilled to announce that it has been shortlisted for the Team of the Year award at the inaugural Octopus Trusted Partners Awards.

Eastbourne celebrates 50 years of tennis

Today, the Welcome Building provides state of the art conference facilities with three new air handling units, a low energy natural ventilation system, state of the art data infrastructure and 46 high-efficiency photovoltaic solar panels installed by local renewable energy firm OHM Energy Solutions.

'Significant' rise in Sussex motor companies looking to invest in solar power

The automotive industry accounts for more than 50% of UK transportation emissions but an increasing number of Sussex motor companies are reducing the percentage by investing in solar energy systems to power operations, and generate clean energy.

Solar power and robots keep Sussex pharmacies afloat

Blackbrooks, a family-run garden centre that has been part of the Sussex community since 1982 has won awards for innovative thinking and is now investing in a cutting edge solar system. The 287 Trina solar PV panel array has been installed at the 10-acre garden centre in Sedlescombe and generates of 121,970 kilowatts (kWh) of free clean electricity at peak.

Newhaven fishermen’s co-op switches to solar power

The new solar array on the roof of the Newhaven Fish and Flake Ice Society is forecast to save the local industry over £230,000 over the next 20 years at current prices.

Sussex monks invest in solar energy to power their monastery

Carthusian monks at St Hugh’s Charterhouse in Parkminster, West Sussex, have made a significant commitment to green energy by investing in 500 PV panels to power their 240 hectare site with free, clean, and silent solar energy.

Business Awards UK Honors Pioneers in Clean Energy at the 2023 Clean Energy Awards

Business Awards UK is proud to announce the winners and finalists of the 2023 Clean Energy Awards.

Winners of the 2023 British Made Awards include Hailsham energy firm

SME News Magazine has announced the winners of this year’s British Made Awards programme and the exclusive list includes Hailsham-based renewable energy firm, OHM Energy.

OHM Energy appointed as industry champions

OHM Energy has been appointed as the East Sussex Careers Hub’s Industry Champions to promote green jobs and encourage young people to join the energy sector.

Why OHM Energy has been crowned Eastbourne’s sustainable business of the year

Hailsham-based renewable energy firm, OHM Energy has been crowned Sustainable Business of the Year at the prestigious Eastbourne Business awards.

OHM Energy at 10 Downing Street

Eastbourne and Willingdon MP Caroline Ansell invited the boss of local green energy firm OHM to Downing Street recently to meet the Education Secretary at the Local Skills Champions Reception.

Marketing guru joins Hailsham energy firm

Hailsham-based OHM Energy continues rapid expansion as Courtney Frazer-Bates is appointed Head of Marketing and Communications.

Local Firm Makes Clean Energy More Accessible For Sussex Households

With average costs ranging from £5,000 – £15,000 for heat pumps and £8,000 to £25,000 for solar panels, clean energy remains out of reach for many households. Local renewable energy firm, OHM Energy has recognised this problem and has taken an innovative step to help local residents.

Eastbourne renewable energy firm records 150% growth in sales

Local renewable energy firm, OHM Energy is experiencing 150% growth in sales over the past 12 months, as Sussex households are making more green energy upgrades than ever before.

Countdown to Lift Off for Airbourne

Eastbourne International Airshow takes to the skies above the town next week with a four-day extravaganza of flying displays.

Hailsham's OHM Energy triumphs at regional Energy Efficiency awards

Hailsham-based renewable energy company, OHM Energy won the Renewable Heat Installer of the Year award and was also Commended for its solar work. Over the last 12 months, OHM Energy has installed 41 heat pumps,115 solar PV arrays and is enjoying 150% year-on-year growth.

Hailsham's OHM Energy triumphs at regional Energy Efficiency awards

OHM Energy works with a number of strategic partners to deliver a blend of funding, government grants, and finance options which, subject to qualifying criteria, can often result in a project being 100% funded

Renewable Energy Day to be held for Eastbourne businesses

On Friday July 7, OHM Energy will be holding a free renewable energy day for Eastbourne businesses to find out about the latest developments in renewable energy and the push for a decarbonised Eastbourne.

Solar collaboration in Hailsham shows two heads are brighter than one

Renewable energy firm OHM Energy is practicing what they preach and have completed a solar PV installation at their new Hailsham offices.

Hailsham renewable energy firm OHM Energy continues ambitious expansion with new director

Business consultant, Paul Vine, has joined as a Director for local renewable company OHM Energy. The senior appointment for the Hailsham-based firm follows Dan Smart and Jim Fletcher joining the Board last month as the company continues a steep growth trajectory.

Worthing-based Rossetts Mercedes motoring towards net zero

At the same time, Mercedes-Benz announces an all-electric version of the popular Sprinter, local Mercedes-Benz dealership Rossetts has electrified their premises using green energy, making great strides towards becoming a net zero motoring business.

Rossetts Mercedes-Benz goes green with solar panels installation

Mercedes-Benz dealership Rossetts in Worthing has installed solar panels as it strives to become a net zero motoring business.

Solar power and robots keep Sussex pharmacies afloat

Innovative technologies mean Kamsons are the only pharmacy in the UK to use robots to dispense medicines in a warehouse that is now powered by green energy.

Wave Sport Makes a Sustainability Splash

Wave Sport have found a solution to help mitigate some of the increased energy costs in the current period. Below explains how Solar has helped Wave Sport with energy supply issues and also help reduce carbon footprint.

OHM Energy Rapid Growth and New Directors

MD and founder Jason Lindfield has welcomed two dynamic new directors to the Board of his sustainable energy firm, OHM Energy.

Kayaking: the more sustainable way to explore London

In February, Wave Sport installed 422 x 420W Trina solar panels for their purpose-built factory and has generated around 4MW of free solar energy in 10 days to help power operations, saving 4 tonnes of carbon dioxide in the process.

Boroughs to boost London apprenticeship numbers

The green industry suffers one of the most severe skill shortages and is in real need for many more apprentices – particularly solar panel installers, heat pump engineers, home retrofitters, and electric car manufacturers.

Meet the young technicians leading the solar panel revolution

Hitting the UK’s net-zero targets will require more heat pumps, better insulation and much else besides.

Sussex businesses are missing out on thousands of pounds of solar panels funding

Sussex businesses are missing out on the opportunity to slash energy bills this winter.

Londoners Slow to Claim £5000 Clean Energy Grants

It’s coming up to a year since the launch of the Government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme and figures released last Thursday shows that uptake has been slow to start.

London Warms Up to Heat Pumps

Renewable energy installers have reported that they cannot cope with the demand for heat pumps in and around London. And it is only going to get worse.

Roaring success for Samsung heat pump training in Eastbourne

Leading heat pump manufacturer, Samsung conducted the first Continued Professional Development (CPD) session at Eastbourne’s pioneering green training hub last week.

Push to encourage Sussex school leavers to enter the renewables sector

The East Sussex Careers Hub team held their latest all-day Continued Professional Development (CPD) event on Thursday December 8 at the Wellshurst Golf Club in Horam.

East Sussex College Launch Training Hub

East Sussex College’s Green Training Hub in partnership with OHM Energy has officially launched at Hampden Retail Park in Eastbourne.

Airbourne to Showcase Future of Sustainable Air Travel

The Pipistrel Velis Electro, owned by Fly About Aviation, is a two-seater electric aircraft able to fly at an altitude of 12,000 feet powered by its in-house developed and high-performance battery system.