Wind turbine manufacturer C&F Green Energy has won the title of most innovative new product at the Royal Welsh Show, the largest agricultural show in the UK and Europe. The judging panel awarded C&F the prize because its CF15 wind turbine demonstrated the most potential for improving agriculture in Wales. This is the first time a renewable energy product has won the Award of Merit for New Innovation.

C&F have recently announced the creation of 145 new jobs at their wind turbine factory in Galway, Ireland. The company manufactures small and medium-sized turbines for homes, farms and businesses. C&F says its smaller machines incorporate the same advanced technologies used in Megawatt sized turbines. The turbines have attracted attention both locally and internationally. The company said winning such a high profile award from the Royal Welsh Show, which attracts approximately 230,000 visitors each year, has provided it with a platform to introduce its products to an even broader section of its target market.

CEO of C&F, John Flaherty commented on what the prize meant for the company, “Our mission is to become the global leader in small and medium sized wind turbines, harnessing our outstanding wind resource, promoting clean, cost-effective wind energy for all. The award from the Royal Welsh Show marks another important step in achieving this goal.

He explained exactly why his company is garnering such interest, “We are designing and building the best wind turbines in the World. We have taken megawatt turbine technology and made it accessible and affordable to everyone.”

The prize was presented by John Davies, President Elect of the Royal Welsh Show and judging panel member to Gerry Conlon of Enegis, one of the UK's leading C&F wind turbine agents on behalf of C&F Green Energy. Gerry Conlon, based in Warwickshire, is recognised as one of the foremost agricultural equipment experts in England and Wales over the last 12 years.