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PEC Renewables
Building a greener energy future in Plymouth
PEC Renewables helps local people benefit from clean energy by keeping value in Plymouth, reducing energy costs, and supporting more resilient, locally owned power.
How PEC Renewables Operates:
PEC Renewables is owned by local people — as a Community Benefit Society everyone has an equal say (one Member, one vote), and all profits stay in Plymouth to support homes, schools and community projects.
Every project we build is owned by the community, overseen transparently and regulated by the FCA.
Together, we share in the benefits— generating clean energy, keeping financial benefits local, and protecting nature on our sites.
Ernesettle Community Solar
Ernesettle Community Solar (ECS) is a wholly-owned subsidiary organisation of PEC Renewables, set up to fund and manage the Ernesettle ground-mounted array.
PEC Renewables Projects
Solar Schools
We've partnered up with the wonderful team at Earth Energy Education to offer local primary schools workshops and the opportunity to 'get hands on' with solar at Ernesettle.
Chelson Meadow Solar Farm
We are working with Plymouth City Council to develop a community-owned solar farm on the old landfill site at Chelson Meadow.
Ernesettle Solar Farm
In 2016, we transformed 18 acres of derelict land into our first ground-mounted solar array, using £1m in community shares and providing huge benefits for the wider community.
Our Second Solar Share Offer
In 2015, our second solar share offer allowed us to build 10 more roofs across the city.
Our First Solar Share Offer
In 2014, we launched our first share offer to build 21 solar roofs on schools and community buildings.