A graduate has raised £422,000 from investors to reimagine wind energy.
Adarsh Bhardwaj is an aero-mechanical engineering graduate from the University of Strathclyde.
He started Regeno at the age of 23, having had the idea at the age of 18 before completing his dissertation on wind turbines.
Regeno’s mission is to make wind energy economically viable. The startup, based in Glasgow City Innovation District, has created a unique wind turbine design that can be serviced from ground level, meaning parts can be replaced without need of large cranes or special offshore equipment.
As a result, installation costs are lower, repairs are quicker and clean energy can be expanded more easily.
After graduating in 2023, Bhardwaj attended an event at the Inspire Hub at Strathclyde, which introduced him to the entrepreneurial ecosystem and the support available through Strathclyde Inspire.
An initial £1,000 grant helped develop the first prototype, and Regeno soon secured a spot on the Inspire Accelerator programme, gaining access to investor-readiness training, mentorship and an additional £5,000 grant.
The investment round was supported by a consortium including One Planet Capital, Gabriel Investment Syndicate, University of Strathclyde, SFC Capital, Scottish Enterprise and the British Business Bank.
Bhardwaj 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“The UK relies too heavily on outdated and impractical green energy solutions, and there is a huge need for technologies that are practical and customer-focused if we are to meet our ambitious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.”
Marking the successful close was London-based fund and lead investor SFC Capital.
Adam Beveridge, principal at SFC Capital, said: “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.”
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.”