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PEC Renewables
Building a greener energy future in Plymouth
PEC Renewables is a Community Benefit Society, set up in 2014 by Plymouth Energy Community to fund, install and manage community-owned renewable energy installations.
How PEC Renewables Operates:
We’re a Community Benefit Society, meaning all Members have equal say (one Member, one vote). 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.
Interested in investing?
We are currently working to expand our solar projects. Community ownership is key to our way of working, so we plan to offer the opportunity to buy shares in future schemes.
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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.
