Renewables First

Renewables First was formed by the demerger of the hydro division of Segen in October 2009, complete with premises, staff and all of the hydro customers. The Managing Director of Renewables First is Philip Davis, formerly Technical Director of Segen and prior to that Managing Director of Hydro Generation.

Hydro Generation Ltd was set up in 2001, initially as consultants and installers for the South Somerset Hydropower Project. As this successful project was completed the publicity generated lead to further hydro projects spread all over the UK and the rapid growth of Hydro Generation to become one of the leading companies in the hydro field.

In 2006 Hydro Generation started providing technical consultancy services to Segen, which a year later lead to a full merger of the two companies. Under the Segen banner the company grew quickly to consolidate its position in the hydro sector and become the UK leader in small wind and a major player in larger-scale solar photovoltaic systems.

In 2009 growing pains lead to the hydro part of Segen being demerged as Renewables First Ltd under the direction of Phil Davis. Renewables First will now enter a new phase of growth in the hydropower and medium-wind sectors.