JBA is a water environment and engineering consultancy specialising in managing weather and environmental risks and opportunities for clients in the following sectors:  energy and utilities; government & regulatory; sustainable development, third sector, transport & infrastructure.  We have an internationally-recognised specialism in hydraulic modelling and flood mapping, having competed on the EA’s principal flood risk management consultancy framework contract for the last 17 years.

We are also on NRW’s Expert Marine & Coastal Casework Framework, Welsh Government’s Construction Consultancy infrastructure framework, SEPA’s Flood Risk Framework for hydraulic modelling, flood forecasting and survey and OPW’s Framework for provision of Environmental Consultancy Services for Flood Risk Management.

Renewables First is one of the UK’s leading small and medium-scale hydropower consultancy, design and installation companies. Established for over seventeen years, we have a proven track record of providing full project capability offering consultancy, feasibility, detailed design, contenting, construction, commissioning and O&M services for hydropower systems across the UK. Our highly skilled and experienced team of engineers enables us to deliver high quality reliable systems that are optimised for maximum energy generation and minimum downtime. We have a large number of private and commercial customers including acting as principal consultants for several utility companies, along with a large number private companies and private landowners. We also have expert capability in the design and delivery of medium-scale wind and Water Source Heat Pump projects.

Our sister company, GoFlo Screens, are manufacturers of automatic travelling intake screens that are designed to maximise hydropower energy yield, minimise maintenance and protect fish and eels. You can find out more on their website www.gofloscreens.co.uk

For all your hydropower needs, contact Renewables First, the Hydro and Wind Company – Securing a clean energy future, profitably

Spaans Babcock was established in 1897 and has been supplying equipment into the water industry since this date. The company are the World’s largest supplier of Archimedes Screws having thousands of screws installed throughout the UK & tens of thousands worldwide.
Archimedes “Screw generators” are perfectly suited to low head applications, they offer several advantages over alternative technologies including no requirement for fine screens, fish friendliness, non-blocking and low maintenance due to the simple & robust design. The Screw generator is offered in various alternative designs to suit given site circumstances.
Spaans have agreements in place with many of the UK Water companies & agencies for the design, manufacture, supply, installation and maintenance of their equipment.
Centrally based in Heywood, the company offers a full range of services from supply only contracts through to development of complete bespoke packages. Project management is handled by the companies own project teams and the company has its own SHE officer to ensure compliance with the stringent UK requirements. All installation and maintenance work is handled by in house teams of engineers.