Marlec was formed in 1979 by our founder John Fawkes who subsequently received a wind energy pioneer award from the British Wind Energy Association. As an engineer he was asked to investigate methods of keeping batteries topped up on farms to operate electric fence units.

The solution was the Rutland Windcharger a simple, reliable and efficient wind driven battery charging generator.

Uses for the Rutland quickly diversified and they were soon also seen on ocean going yachts, remote telecommunication sites, static caravans, isolated homes, navigational buoys, clinics in Africa, etc.

Marlec has extended its range of windchargers over the years and has a strong emphasis on product development, continually improving design and performance. In-house manufacturing of generators and other components using our own engineering workshops ensures that quality is carefully controlled and all parts and tooling are made to the highest possible standard. Marlec is proud to be an ISO9001 registered company, one of very few in the renewable energy field internationally.

Marlec's portfolio of "clean energy" products has expanded to incorporate photovoltaics (solar) power, wind pumping systems, low energy dc lamps, water current turbines, batteries and inverters.

Worldwide there are tens of thousands of satisfied Marlec product users and in some of the earth's most extreme climates ranging from Antarctica to the Sahara Desert. Our quality control and attention to detail along with our innovative flair are without question. Wherever there is a need for power, at any location in the world, Marlec has the solution for independent renewable energy systems