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Natural Power Wales has completed work on its first major contract since its launch in November last year to help South Wales businesses meet their green' requirements.

The specialist renewable energy company has installed solar panels and a rain harvesting system for the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds at its new Environmental Education and Visitor Centre at Newport Wetlands nature reserve.

Natural Power Wales were approached by mechanical contractor RSJ Mechanical to carry out the work which will help the RSPB cut carbon dioxide emissions by 865kg and have the capability to produce as much as 1.41MW of energy. The installations will also reduce electrical consumption to heat the hot water by 1,300kW per year, while the rain harvesting system has the potential to collect 20,000 litres of rainwater.

The new £3.2m centre is expected to be visited by around 45,000 people a year, including 3,000 school pupils on visits tailored to recognise the importance of sustainable living and recycling. The centre also includes a café, shop, children's play area, and other facilities such as bug viewers and floor to ceiling large glass windows to enable visitors to view the wildlife that inhabit the surrounding reeds and pools.

Lloyd Reed, technical director of Natural Power Wales, said: "As one of our first major contracts, we are delighted not only to supply the RSPB with renewable energy solutions that will help it meet its green' targets, but to also play some part in the launch of its new centre at Newport Wetlands. As we aim to become Wales' leading provider of renewable energy solutions, we look forward to working with more organisations like the RSPB that show a commitment to tackling climate change."

Jonathan Cook, centre manager at the RSPB, said: "With the new technologies and recycling systems in place at the centre, we are better equipped to commit to the serious issues of conservation and climate change."

Natural Power Wales is part of the COS Group which employs 55 members of staff.

1:27pm Tuesday 6th May 2008

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