co-op energy

Community Energy England (CEE) has joined forces with Morrisons, M&S, Tesco and three of the UK’s biggest co-operatives – the Co-op Group, Central Co-op and MidCounties Co-operative – to urge the UK Government to prioritise unlocking additional renewable energy generation capacity, including solar.

Solar Power Portal caught up with Tom Hoines, MD of Younity, about the challenges for community energy organisations in finding projects in a “very competitive market” and the need to encourage more involvement in community energy.

Energy buying group Co-op Power is to double its number of power purchase agreements (PPAs), as it looks to expand its offering.

The Edinburgh Community Solar Co-operative (ECSC) has almost completed its 30th installation, with solar panels being fitted on Waverley Court, the City of Edinburgh Council headquarters.

Solar Power Portal caught up with Egni Co-op’s Rosie Gillam to discuss the benefits and challenges of co-ops, and the power of a ‘DIY ethos’.

Co-op Energy has launched the Community Power tariff that will ensure all the electricity provided is sourced from community renewable energy projects.

Energy suppliers Octopus Energy and Midcounties Co-operative have launched Co-op Community Energy, a joint venture that will support renewable energy projects.