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2OC makes offshore wind 100% efficient
October 11th, 20102OC swept the board at this years Little Britain Challenge Cup (LBCC) regatta in Cowes, winning all 5 races in the Sunsail 37 category. Made up of self-confessed “landlubbers’, some of whom had never set foot on a yacht before, they finished in top spot for every race. They came 3rd in the overall event. The LBCC attracts 250 entries and 3,000 competitors and is second only to Cowes Week in the UK racing calendar.
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Commenting on the teams astonishing success, CEO Andrew Mercer, who was the only experienced yachtsman on board said: “I’m very proud of everyone. To win every race is simply astonishing for a novice crew and speaks volumes about 2OC’s team spirit and ability to rise to a challenge. This was a fantastic event and we’ll be back next year to defend our titles.”
2OC qualifies for Renewable status
May 21st, 2009The energy regulator Ofgem has given 2OC’s new model of Combined Heat and Power renewable status. It means that the company’s UK Combined Heat and intelligent Power (CHiP) plants, will qualify for financial support under the Renewables Obligation. In regulatory jargon, the company has been awarded “preliminary accreditation” for its first plant at Beckton in East London, meaning the government is satisfied that it can be classified as renewable generation. This follows a decision by Ofgem in October 2008, which allowed access to the National Grid owned pipeline infrastructure.
CHiP plants given green light by Regulator
August 31st, 2008The UK energy regulator OFGEM has given consent for 2OC to develop its new Combined Heat and intelligent Power (CHiP) plants at Pressure Reduction Stations on the gas network. The company has permission to develop up to 8 sites. 2OC will use its ultra-efficient CHiP model fuelled by UK sourced vegetable and used cooking oil (UCO).
Low carbon entrepreneur
November 17th, 2007Be (ing) The Change – Andrew Mercer energises the Be The Change audience with a description of how he became a low carbon entrepreneur
Weaving together a mix of interview clips and the Greenpeace video on Anita Roddick’s activism, with a very personal description of the events and the people who’ve influenced and helped him on his journey to becoming a low carbon entrepreneur, Andrew Mercer gave the 700 plus audience some interesting ideas on how they could “Be The Change”. More »