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and tradeshows in Ireland, as there was potential for the country to propose grants for renewables. “Many NI installers who prospered during the peak did similar. As a result, they were well placed to take advantage when grants were introduced, meaning sales started to pick up again the second half of 2019. One year later Covid hit. Everything closed and we had to rebuild the business again locally,” Jake explained. “The PV market came back relatively quickly, allowing the business to also recover quickly from the initial lockdown.” Expansion With grants in place in Ireland and a general drive from all sectors to meet decarbonisation goals, Jake said demand has been “absolutely crazy” since 2021. The Belfast branch relies on 10 people today, but the plan is to get to 12 or 13 in the next few months. Greentech will also establish a hub in the South which will be used as a distribution centre to increase stock availability and service in the Republic. Jakes predicts that, in 12 to 18 months, the company will have 20 employees to make the most
out of the ever-increasing demand. “The challenge in this growing market is to keep the level of service to our customers. This has always been our priority and we are proud of it,” he commented. Setting the example The company has plans to install solar panels at the new premises, with the idea being to not only set the example, but also be able to demonstrate how the products work. “We are going to have a training room and also install EV charging outside so that customers can see products up close,” the manager explained. Meanwhile, Jake and the team are enjoying the brand-new office, just in time to handle the current volume of business. “We spent two years investing heavily with the hope and expectation it would pay off, and it has been great to see the first results of this investment and the teams’ enthusiasm to make the new venture a success,” he commented. “We plan to continue to invest in our people, our stock and our resources in order to continue to provide the best service we can to our customer base.”
EEL Greentech Manager Jake Keyworth.
EEL Greentech, Unit 1 Elmbank, Channel Commercial Park, Queens Road, Titanic Quarter, Belfast BT3 9DT. T: +44 (0)28 9521 9985 - E: belfast.665@eelgreentech.co.uk www.eel-greentech.co.uk
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