community energy

The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) is calling for the introduction of a floor price above zero for the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) to help support community energy.

A joint venture aimed at breaking down barriers preventing community energy projects from coming on-stream has been relaunched by Octopus Energy and the Midcounties Co-operative.

Brighton Energy Coop (BEC) has added 240kWp over three new buildings in Brighton, bringing its portfolio to 3MW.

Triodos Bank has launched an £850,000 renewable energy bond offer on its crowdfunding platform to finance the operational 5MW Ferry Farm solar site.

Across Scotland, 14 local organisations have received funding from SP Energy Networks (SPEN) for solar installations.

Community Energy England (CEE) has launched its Community Energy 2030 Vision, targeting 5,270MW of community power on the energy system.

Six community-run solar farms have advanced £195,000 in community benefit funds, with the money to go towards supporting their local communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Community Energy Scheme has given its members a payment break for April, May and June, saving them over £200,000 in energy costs.

Ferry Farm Community Solar has completed a £5.5 million transaction to bring a solar array into full community ownership.

£100,000 has been raised by community-owned solar projects from surplus generation, which will now be given to Corona Crisis Funds.