Perth-based EC20 and Norwich-based Opergy announce a merger between their well-established consultancies to bring clean energy solutions up and down the country under the Opergy Group brand. Each with their own strong reputations within industry and the clean energy transition, the like-minded consultancies will combine their decades of experience within the industry to enact tangible changes in the race to net zero, creating supply chain opportunities along the way.
Opergy, who support businesses with industry insights and solutions to drive innovation and growth in a way that makes a positive impact on people, places, and the planet, were founded in 2019. They work with energy supply chains, developers, and organisations to make real change in industry.
The move, part of a clear growth strategy within the Opergy Group, reinforcing their commitment and clear ambitions within clean energy including the wind, hydrogen, and nuclear sectors.
EC20 specialises in working with developers to understand who they can work with and introducing them to supply chain companies already operating in the UK. Alongside this, they support government bodies across the world to support and develop their own supply chain and benefit from the offshore wind sector.
Isla Robb, current Director for EC20, will become the Managing Director of Opergy Scotland – a location Opergy already have presence in – as well as a Director of the Opergy Group alongside Johnathan Renyolds (Managing Director), Kim Duffy (Finance Director), and Martin Dronfield (Commercial Director).
Opergy Group Managing Director Johnathan Reynolds said: “As we’ve discovered from activities such as the recent Floating Offshore Wind report we completed for the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, there’s huge opportunities in the clean energy sector in Scotland. Combining the experience both Isla and our Senior Management Team possess is a no brainer.”
“We’re already making great progress in the northern-most parts of the UK. The addition of Isla’s reputation will give us the competitive edge, becoming an unstoppable countrywide force in the clean energy sector,” he added.
Opergy, who are sector specific advisors for the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult’s F4OR programme, are already delivering modules to the North-East cohort. Additionally, their work with the Offshore Wind Industry Sector’s Wind Expert Support Toolkit (WEST) programme has already seen the consultancy work with companies in the country.
Isla Robb said: “By bringing EC20 under the Opergy Group umbrella, we’re combining two like-minded companies with shared common values. In doing so, I’m excited about the significant contributions we’ll make to the energy transition in a meaningful and tangible way.”
“For EC20’s customers, they’ll continue to trade with the same registered entity, just under a new name and with the added benefits of accessing the Opergy Group’s wide range of services and expertise.”
Both companies already have the support of clients the length and breadth of the country.
John McDonald, CEO for global energy skills body OPITO, said: “With UK Government doubling down on their Energy Security strategy in recent months and the forecast investment and jobs growth, we at OPITO are delighted to see clean growth companies such as Opergy and EC20 expand their reach across the UK in a meaningful way. We’re looking forward to working with the team at Opergy and Opergy Scotland going forward as we collaboratively deliver the vital future skills and push towards the UK’s net zero ambitions.”
Claire Mack, CEO of Scottish Renewables, said: “We welcome the news that EC20 and Opergy Group are coming together to champion clean growth in Scotland. Renewable energy is already the mainstay of Scotland’s energy system and the growth which is forecast in the sector means many more economic and environmental benefits are to come. This merger will place EC20 and Opergy Group in a position to use their strong expertise and experience as that growth, particularly in offshore wind, starts to accelerate.”
Image: From L-R: Martin Dronfield, Commercial Director for Opergy Group; Isla Robb, current Director of EC20 and future Managing Director of Opergy Scotland; Kim Duffy, Finance. Director for Opergy Group; Johnathan Reynolds, Managing Director for Opergy Group.
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