ENGENIUS Limited

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Engenius was formed in 1990 by Ann and Laurie Tennant. Previously, the pair had worked together in starting, growing, operating and eventually selling-on an engineering enterprise which became recognised for innovation and "can-do".

Ann Tennant BA
Ann holds a BA in Social Sciences, which she followed by post-graduate political research, then work as a field training officer for the UK Government Social Survey and thereafter commercial market research.  Her business management experience includes Company Secretary and office administration.  Ann is Project Manager for Engenius' "SideWinder" wind turbine development which was awarded a SMART grant in 2002.

Laurie Tennant  BSc CEng MIET
Laurie has a BSc in Electronics Engineering and Computing, and is a Chartered Engineer.  His background comprises customer-facing roles in many aspects of the electronics business including microwave, satcomms, satnav, offshore and marine communications, instrumentation and energy management.  He is an Accredited Practitioner of the PRINCE2 project management method and has business-level languages coupled with long overseas experience.

His training in photo-voltaics systems includes the Centre for Alternative Technology, and he was one of the first in the UK to achieve the City & Guilds 2372 qualification for Installation of Grid-connected Photovoltaics.  In addition, Laurie holds authorisation for Inspection, Test and Certification of Electrical Systems to the IEE  Wiring Regulations (C&G 2391) as well as C&G 2371, 2381 and 17th Edition update 2382.  He is an accredited Electrical Inspector under the National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers (NAPIT).

Engenius holds accreditation for domestic and public-sector Photo-voltaic system design and installation, including connection to the National Grid and for the Low-Carbon Buildings Programme and Feed-in Tariffs under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).  We are members of the Renewable Energy Association's REAL Assurance scheme.

Engenius operates on a "minimum-overheads" basis, bringing in resources as needed from a network of associated experts and local suppliers.  This keeps our costs down and allows us to offer truly affordable service to domestic customers and smaller businesses.

Engenius has permanent facilities for secretarial, financial and administrative functions, as well as electronics design, prototyping and pilot production facility, with software development and CAD suites at our premises on the Isle of Wight.

Engenius draws upon successful histories in market research, marketing and field sales, engineering, project and general management, training and business administration.  We have excellent facilities and the skills for preparation of reports, presentations, advertising and PR material, and have knowledge of global markets and e-business.  Sales campaigns, exhibitions and demonstration tours have been successfully implemented in UK and overseas.

Engenius has that rare blend:  technical depth with commercial flair.
We offer our skills for you to exploit in your business.
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+44 (0)1983 247981

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