Murcott Energy

For example, it was awarded a contract by Network Rail to design and produce a transportable mobile wind turbine prototype and delivery will be in 2024.

Murcott Energy’s wind turbine, The Murb, is aimed at the construction, utilities, defence industries, and energy crisis locations, as a temporary power application.

Ben plans to establish The Murb as first choice solution around the world, to the benefit of people and the environment; while also growing their established engineering consultancy services, specialising in mechanical and structural design and analysis.

Start Up Loans and its Business Support Partner, BizBritain, played a pivotal role in helping Ben become a successful business owner. He says:

“I had approached the high street banks and all were not interested in my business until I had two years of revenue over £40k on my annual accounts, which of course was not possible at that time. They were quite unhelpful.

“After a bit of googling I found the Start Up Loans programme and I could see there was a thorough process that they would undertake to consider my business. 

"From the get-go, they were very helpful and supportive and awarded me my first loan. In Autumn of 2023, they offered me the opportunity to apply for a second loan.

“Given my good experience with them to date, I was pleased to apply as I had some new requirements.”