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Show filtersCo-op Congress: How community energy can give power to the people
The session included a keynote from Fraser Stewart, head of local energy strategy at Great British…
Solar co-op Egni secures £1.4m loan from Development Bank of Wales
The money will support the construction and commissioning of new rooftop solar on sites including schools…
Community energy needs support to win public backing for net zero, say MPs
The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee warns that the regulatory framework puts community energy at…
Fundraising target beaten for UK’s first community solar park battery
Low Carbon Hub has raised £640k in the share offer, smashing its £500k goal, meaning even…
Belgian co-ops build major battery energy storage system in Ruien
A Belgian co-operative consortium is building a 100-MW/250-MWh battery energy storage system complex in Ruien, western…
Up the Energy launches fundraiser to scale community energy across UK
A new national campaign, Up the Energy, has launched a Crowdfunder to help grow the UK…
Estonia sees launch of first co-operative renewable energy project
A co-operative solar park has just opened in Obinitsa, Setomaa, marking the genesis of community-based energy…
Future-proofing British business: The case for energy independence
The modern business landscape is increasingly defined by volatility, writes Dan Curtis, communications officer at Brighton…
US electric co-ops push for faster permitting and grid expansion
Sector leaders met with policymakers to streamline regulations and grid investments, as rising demand for power…
Community energy experts gather in Latvia to grow the movement
Delegates from more than 30 countries will share insights and explore emerging challenges and opportunities
OurCoop partnerships generate enough renewable power for 65,000 homes
The society supports more than 380 power purchase agreements with 100 community energy organisations
