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17Nov-22

AceOn looks to charge ahead with the appointment of an industry stalwart in a new director role

UK battery and renewable energy specialist, AceOn Group, has appointed a new director to the board to further increase its technical expertise and energy industry experience in order to expand the company’s market reach and help more customers benefit from its innovative power solutions.   Ian Wassman started in the newly created role of Technical Sales Director at AceOn Group in September, with a remit to elevate the company’s sales and technical support functions. Ian will be working closely with the sales...

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19Oct-22

AceOn MD joins board tasked with training the next generation of battery technicians

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...

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21Sep-22

Temporary energy respite must be seen as window of opportunity to install renewables

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...

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21Sep-22

AceOn shortlisted for national award for Telford green housing project

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...

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16Sep-22

BBC pays second visit to AceOn 

We were delighted to welcome BBC Radio Shropshire to our Telford headquarters for the second time in just a matter of weeks.  Group managing director Mark Thompson – a self-confessed battery geek - gave presenter Ryan Kennedy a tour of our base and talked about our expertise in battery technology and energy storage.  Mark discussed our groundbreaking Ofgem-regulated Renewergy tariff, which provides clean, green energy, cuts bills for tenants and gives landlords and social housing providers a return on their investment.  He also...

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8Sep-22

Short-term energy respite must be seen as window of opportunity to install renewables

Today’s announcement by the Prime Minister Liz Truss provides temporary relief from the pain of spiralling energy costs but if we are to avoid more of the same later down the line, long term solutions are needed – and these must focus on the role of renewable energy, and not increasing the nation’s reliance on gas and oil or scrapping the levies which are supporting the UK’s transition to clean, green energy.   With this in mind, the energy price cap freeze...

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24Aug-22

Shropshire green festival shows ways to cut bills and save the planet

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...

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22Aug-22

On-call firefighter joins the fight against climate change

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...

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15Aug-22

AceOn calls the doctor to boost production and innovation

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...

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15Aug-22

Praise for Telford College’s ‘Great’ battery energy storage courses

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...

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