We’re passionate at AceOn that people know the full facts about the way we use energy and why the drive to renewable power is so crucial to the future of the planet. Take a look at this short video – we love it and think it gives a really good account of the big picture when it comes to the difference between fossil fuels and renewable technology. https://youtu.be/1oVrIHcdxjA EV or Gas, What Pollutes More? You’ll hear lots of people say the move to battery...
A Telford-based renewable energy and battery specialist is super charging its senior team with the addition of two new directors. Ania Frajfeld and James Willets have been promoted to director level in recognition of their hard work and dedication to helping AceOn develop and grow as a business over the past seven years. Finance Director Ania joined the company in 2015. She oversees the company’s financials and HR functions and has successfully implemented more efficient systems to make the accounts and people...
An industry group assembled to design a new apprenticeship programme for the battery manufacture technicians of the future has appointed AceOn managing director Mark Thompson to bring his industry knowledge and experience to the discussion table. The Battery Manufacturing Trailblazer group is made up of employers and experts from across the battery industry. It is working with the Institute of Apprenticeships & Technical Education with the aim of delivering a fit-for-purpose study programme which will suitably skill the next generation of...
The Government’s plans to halve energy bills for businesses and other organisations for the next six months create a ‘window of opportunity’ for companies to invest in long-term, sustainable solutions to the energy crisis, the boss of a leading battery and energy storage firm said today.Mark Thompson, managing director of the AceOn group, and member of the national Faraday Battery Challenge Advisory Group for UK Government, says long-term solutions are essential if the country is to avoid a repeat of...
A ground-breaking green energy project, which uses innovative technology made in Telford to save social housing tenants money on their bills and reduce their carbon emissions has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award. Telford-based renewable energy and battery specialists AceOn provided the equipment for the Wrekin Housing Group retrofit scheme, which has been shortlisted for the Climate Change Retrofit Project of the Year at the Inside Housing Development Awards. The Awards recognise the teams, schemes and solutions which have made...
A Shropshire festival showcasing a huge array of green innovations will be a must-visit event for families and businesses who want to save money on their bills and protect the planet, an industry expert said today. Mark Thompson, managing director of county-based AceOn Group, says next month’s Shropshire Goes Green event will be an unmissable showcase of the latest green and environmentally-friendly technology. Mark, whose Telford-based company is an industry leader in developing new battery and energy storage technology and is lead...
Leading battery and energy storage specialist the AceOn Group has strengthened its team with a new appointment. James Hall has joined the Telford-based company’s residential, commercial, and industrial energy storage team as a sales executive – with AceOn targeting substantial growth in the sector in the coming years. James, from Wombourne in Staffordshire, has spent almost ten years working in the motor industry and also works as an on-call firefighter with Staffordshire Fire Service. “I know from my experience that the future of...
A Telford-based Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) specialising in the field of engineering is joining Shropshire battery and renewable energy innovators AceOn as part of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership with the University of Wolverhampton and Innovate UK. Dr John Robinson completed his PhD in Advanced Materials and Additive Manufacturing at the University earlier this year and has been appointed to AceOn on a two-year placement to support the company’s future growth and innovation plans. From August, John’s primary role at AceOn will be...
Telford College’s centre for battery energy storage training is helping to upskill local electricians, technicians and engineers in an important element of renewable power systems. The accredited LCL Awards course is run in conjunction with training company GTEC, supported by Telford-based specialist battery supplier and manufacturer AceOn Group. The qualification covers the installation of dedicated Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS) in accordance with the relevant IET Code of Practice, and is recognised by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). Successful candidates receive a level...
Our group managing director Mark Thompson took to the airways to talk about being named an Export Champion and highlight some of the pioneering work we are doing here at AceOn. Mark was interviewed by Ryan Kennedy for BBC Radio Shropshire following the announcement that the Department for International Trade has named him one of their key export advocates. You can hear Mark talk about his passion for innovation and selling great UK-made products all over the world, his appearance on Dragon’s...