Wind energy has long promised a cleaner future, but high installation and maintenance costs have slowed its full potential. Glasgow-based Regeno is tackling that challenge head-on.
In a recent development, the company announced that it has secured backing from a consortium of investors. Talking to TFN, the founder and CEO of Regeno, Adarsh Bhardwaj, said they have raised a total funding of £422K.
The round was supported by One Planet Capital, Gabriel Investment Syndicate, University of Strathclyde, SFC Capital, Scottish Enterprise, and the British Business Bank.
A design that cuts cost and complexity
Traditional wind turbines often require cranes, specialised equipment, or offshore logistics just to carry out routine repairs. Regeno eliminates much of that burden.
By enabling ground-level servicing, components can be replaced faster and with far less infrastructure. There’s no waiting for heavy machinery or dealing with difficult weather conditions offshore. The impact is significant. Installation becomes cheaper. Maintenance cycles shorten. Downtime is reduced.
More importantly, it changes the economics of wind energy. Projects that were once too expensive or logistically complex could now become viable. That opens the door for wider adoption, especially in regions where infrastructure challenges have limited renewable expansion.
The company’s mission is to make wind energy not just sustainable, but economically practical. That means rethinking how turbines are built, installed, and maintained, areas where costs have traditionally spiralled.
How was the idea born?
Regeno was founded by Adarsh Bhradwaj, an Aero-mechanical Engineering graduate from the University of Strathclyde.
Detailing the origin of this idea, he said, “My main motivation was the huge opportunity to make an impact when I realized the potential of my idea. This started out as a dissertation on wind turbines and realized this could be so much more. I want to make a difference. We need clean energy fast to meet our targets we are behind on. Hence my inspiration to design a wind turbine that focused on lowering costs, improving logistics and eliminating the need for cranes and large teams to install and maintain wind turbines.”
He further explained, “I am a solo founder. I started this company at age 23 and had the idea at 18. I came from a small village in India but grew up in Alloa. I did mechanical and aerospace engineering at the University of Strathclyde. I had the idea at age 18 but was inspired to take the next step after graduating and being inspire by other young entrepreneurs.”
World’s first modular, plug-and-play wind turbine
At the centre of Regeno’s approach is a design shift that feels almost obvious in hindsight but has been largely overlooked. Instead of relying on complex, hard-to-access systems, its turbines are engineered to be serviced from ground level. This change alone removes one of the biggest cost barriers in wind energy.
Regeno’s turbine is designed for tool-free assembly, eliminating the need for cranes or specialist installers. It’s a cost-effective, scalable solution that empowers individuals and communities to generate clean, homegrown electricity, cutting emissions and energy bills at the same time.
Each unit can reduce carbon emissions by up to 1.5 tonnes per year and save users up to 25% on their electricity costs. That’s the carbon equivalent of planting 60+ trees annually per turbine.
What are the plans ahead?
Regarding Regeno’s plans for the next five years, the founder added, “We have huge plans with local and international customers interested in our technology. We want to commercialize our prototype and hit the market. The key milestones for this raise are to prove the technology and conduct field trials. The technology has already shown industry-leading performance and now its time to make it a reality. After this we will raise another seed round to certify for safety and deploy these globally. We are targeting farms first and then expanding to large-scale onshore and offshore wind farms where consumers in every household can access affordable, clean, and green energy.”
Adarsh Bhardwaj, CEO of Regeno, said: “This investment represents strong validation of both our technology and our vision. The UK relies too heavily on outdated and impractical green energy solutions, and there is a huge need for technologies that are practical and customer-focused if we are to meet our ambitious targets. We are proud to have our mission backed by such experienced climate and innovation investors as we move into our next phase of deployment.
Ed Stevens from One Planet Capital shared his perspective regarding the investment. “At One Planet Capital, we look for high-impact technologies that can genuinely move the needle on the net-zero transition. Regeno’s innovative turbine design does exactly that by solving the significant logistical and financial hurdles that have historically limited wind energy’s reach. We are thrilled to support Adarsh and the team in this next phase of deployment.”
Anne Henderson, Head of Investment at the University of Strathclyde, said: “Regeno exemplifies the practical, mission-driven innovation we champion at Strathclyde. By enabling wind turbines to be serviced from ground level, Regeno is removing key barriers to clean energy adoption—making wind power more accessible for communities and businesses. Our investment, via Strathclyde Inspire and the Stephen Young Award, underlines our commitment to practical, scalable cleantech built in Scotland. We’re delighted to support Adarsh and the team as the company enters its next phase of testing and commercialisation.”
Adam Beveridge, Principal at SFC Capital, added: “Wind energy has enormous potential, but there are many structural hurdles. Regeno’s turbine design tackles these issues directly with a practical, ground-level approach that makes wind power more accessible and affordable. We’re pleased to back Adarsh and the team as they work to make clean energy a more viable choice for more people.”
Alex Lusty, gatekeeper at Gabriel, explained why investor members chose to invest in Regeno: “Gabriel is delighted to support Scotland’s net zero mission by helping fund Regeno through its early commercialisation activity. The company aligns with members’ investment focus by combining innovation, deep specialist knowledge and patentable technology. Building more choice in the clean energy market is critical to increasing user adoption and we look forward to seeing Regeno attract its first customers.”
Scottish Enterprise Director for Energy Transition Suzanne Sosna said: “Our investment in Regeno underscores our commitment to creating an internationally competitive energy transition industry in Scotland. By supporting ambitious companies in areas such as renewable wind technology, we can help them drive innovation and capitalise on the significant economic opportunities linked to the shift from the production and consumption of fossil fuels to sources of renewable energy.”
