Genzyme Technology

We made steady progress pioneering the use of renewable technologies across the places we look after. Over the last decade more than 250 small and medium scale renewable schemes have been installed across a wide range of technologies: wood (biomass), solar electricity and hot water, small-scale wind, hydro-electric, and heat pumps.

Following the development of these projects, there's now widespread recognition of the value and impact which well-built renewables initiatives can bring to local National Trust businesses. This investment programme is part of a move to invest beyond small impact renewables towards larger-scale initiatives, which can make a greater contribution towards meeting local and national goals, as well as generating income for us.

We use a variety of renewable energy schemes where it does not compromise the special qualities of a place. Using the right technology on the right scale, we can generate energy and make the places we look after more useful and beautiful.