Ernesettle ground-mounted solar array
In 2016, we transformed 18 acres of derelict land into our first ground-mounted solar array, raising £1m in community shares and providing huge benefits for the wider community.
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We want to help you install solar panels, meaning your organisation can generate clean energy, reduce bills and tackle fuel poverty... at no cost!
We would like to help you install solar PV panels on your roof or land. This will mean you can benefit from lower energy bills whilst giving back to your local community. As well as this, onsite solar can protect you from increasing energy prices for up to 30 years.
We do it all, at no cost to you...
- We assess the opportunity for solar installation and calculate your potential carbon and financial savings.
- We take care of surveys, grid connection and planning applications.
- We prepare a legal agreement for us to lease your land or roof.
- We develop and fund the installation, allowing local community ownership.
- Surplus revenue supports free services to help Plymouth residents improve energy efficiency and reduce fuel poverty.
- We take care of all on-going maintenance requirements.
Benefitting everyone...
- We have successfully funded and built 33 solar installations on schools and organisations in Plymouth, all owned by the community. This generates the equivalent clean energy to power 1,500 homes a year.
- Existing host organisations have saved in excess of £300,000 to date.
- By generating clean energy, we can reduce carbon emissions and provide a healthier, sustainable future.
Previous solar projects
Our second solar share offer
In 2015, our second solar share offer raised £850,000 and allowed us to build 10 more solar roofs, including our largest on Plymouth Life Centre.
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Our first solar share offer
In 2014, we launched our first share offer, raising £602,000 in just six weeks, we were able to build 22 solar roofs on schools and community buildings.
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