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Yorkshire solar firm partners with global manufacturer of renewable energy products


A Yorkshire solar power company has partnered with the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of off-grid and renewable energy products.

Established in 2009 by Leeds-based entrepreneur Ian Emberton, Xerogrid will deliver USA-based OutBack Power Technologies’ comprehensive installer training programme to a network of OutBack customers in the UK.

As OutBack Power’s official UK service partner and supplier since 2016, Xerogrid will offer technical and sales support to installers of OutBack Power products.

With eight years industry experience in the renewable energy sector, Xerogrid supply off-grid power solutions to commercial and domestic customers across the UK, Spain and Africa.

The new initiative will see the recently declining solar industry, following Government cuts to feed-in-tariffs, soar again, as traditional solar installers are trained in specialist off-grid solutions.

The training days, which are scheduled to take place in Autumn 2017, will incorporate OutBack Power’s range of renewable energy products, providing attendees with the opportunity to view and ask questions about the specialist equipment.

OutBack Power creates powering solutions for the communication, commercial, industrial, and renewable energy markets and has pioneered many of the technologies that have become industry standards for power conversion technology worldwide.

Commenting on the partnership, Ian Emberton, founder and managing director of Xerogrid said:

“We’re proud to be able to offer a new cohort of installers the opportunity to gain essential knowledge about off-grid solar installations. Our passion lies with giving the power back to the people and we’re working hard to ensure natural fuel sources become much more accessible to the general population. Renewable energy is a viable alternative to more traditional methods of generating electricity and we’re passionate about educating others in how to connect to off-grid solutions. Working in collaboration with OutBack will allow us to do this, providing the technical support and assistance that is necessary for people to maintain their own renewable energy solutions.”

Juan Antonio Espada, Europe Sales Manager at OutBack Power added:

“We are very happy to collaborate with Xerogrid. Ian and his team are providing an excellent customer support with full engineering services including project management and after sales service, as part of his efforts to support our customers in UK.”

Xerogrid formed as Ian E Energy in 2014 and, having experienced phenomenal growth, has recently re-branded to extend their service specialism across the globe. 

About Xerogrid

Established by Ian Emberton in 2009, Xerogrid is a world-class provider of renewable energy solutions.

Working with a range of reputable manufacturers, the firm distributes and installs leading edge solar panels, wind turbines and related accessories to customers worldwide.

After having recognised a global demand for renewable energy solutions, former motorcycle mechanic, Ian Emberton, began providing clients with a much more affordable and reliable source of energy than traditional power suppliers.

Using solar, wind and gravity to store electricity in batteries, which is inverted to AC power and backed-up by auto start generators, Xerogrid allows their customers to take an ‘off-grid’ approach to energy consumption, becoming more independent, eco-friendly and reducing their carbon footprint.

Currently run from offices based in Leeds, the business employs two members of staff and has firm plans to grow to a team of six by the end of 2017.

For more information: visit https://xerogrid.com/.   

About Outback Power

OutBack Power is a privately held company headquartered in Arlington, WA, with European distribution based in Schwabach, Germany. OutBack Power is the leading designer and manufacturer of advanced power electronics for renewable energy, backup power, marine and mobile applications. The company is also a member of The Alpha Group, a global alliance of independent companies that share a common philosophy to create world-class powering solutions for communication, commercial, industrial and renewable energy markets.

With an emphasis on product performance, OutBack has established itself as the product of choice in harsh environmental conditions and applications where product reliability is paramount. Whether the application is village micro-grids, rural electrification projects, Agriculture Applications, Telecommunications power stations, remote off-grid or suburban homes, OutBack Power has set the bar for delivering high quality, cutting edge power conversion electronics.

OutBack’s customer service and technical support located in has received industry-wide acclaim for offering customers a “no hassle” approach to problem solving. OutBack has the engineering expertise and technical know-how to diagnose and solve even the most advanced problems in a timely manner.

For more information visit: http://www.outbackpower.com