Community solar investors unveil plan to support local charities
Community interest company Burnham & Western Energy has announced a £4 million community fundraising round in a bid to support two charities located nearby its 9.3MW solar farm.
Articles tagged with: Community Solar
BSR wins O&M contracts for Mongoose Energy’s 50MW community solar portfolio
BSR has signed a deal to perform operations and maintenance (O&M) for Mongoose Energy’s 50MW community solar portfolio.
Solar Power Portal Awards 2018 spotlight: Community Solar Installation
Nominations for the Solar Power Portal and Energy-Storage.News Awards 2018 are now open, and this year we will once celebrate community solar projects.
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BSR takes control of UK’s first community solar farm in latest O&M win
British Solar Renewables has been selected to manage the “pioneering” community-owned Westmill Solar Park.
Solar Power Portal Awards 2017 shortlist spotlight – Community/Social benefit solar
With the Solar Power Portal Awards 2017 is now just a matter of weeks away, we take a closer look at the community/social benefit project shortlist.
BEC launches new community fund as solar investments pay dividends
Bristol Energy Cooperative (BEC) is to make a further £50,000 of community benefit funds available to projects in the South West on the back of renewed power profits.
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Community solar is getting its groove back
Following a difficult two years at the hands of policy upheaval, confidence is returning to a community energy sector which has its eyes set very firmly on the future. Amanda Lennon examines just where that future might take community solar as the sector celebrates Community Energy Fortnight.
Thrive Renewables steps in to support Mongoose-led community solar investment
Renewables investment firm Thrive Renewables has stepped in to bridge a £1.7 million funding gap that would have otherwise prevented a community-led solar investment from closing.
Mark Kenber named interim Mongoose CEO following management reshuffle
Mark Kenber has been named as the interim chief executive at community energy specialists Mongoose Energy following a management reshuffle late last month.
Solar Power Portal Awards 2017 spotlight: Community solar PV
Nominations for the Solar Power Portal Awards 2017 are now open, and returning this year is the award for best use of solar in a community or social benefit project.