Im Londoner Bezirk #Hackney versorgt ein Pilotprojekt #Sozialwohnungen über lokale #Mikrogrids mit #Solarstrom.

Nach regulatorischen Anpassungen können #Haushalte direkt beliefert werden und sparen laut Council rund 15 Prozent bei den #Energiekosten. Das Modell soll auf weitere Gebäude ausgeweitet werden. Auch landesweit wächst die Zahl von #CommunityEnergy-Initiativen.

https://time.com/7380169/low-income-solar-power-access-uk/

#London #UK #energy #climatechange #Energiewende #Solarenergie

RE: https://social.coop/@afewbugs/115837956102889157

For those who missed it earlier this month, there will be a live stream of #PowerStation on Friday the 30th of January with a recording available for 7 days afterwards

https://membership.power.film/livestream26

#CommunityEnergy #RooftopSolar #Solarpunk

Musste an @tante GMK Vortrag denken, als ich dies heute gelesen hab:

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/nov/14/were-proud-to-be-pioneers-inside-spains-community-energy-revolution?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

#gmk25 #dontpanic #solar #communityEnergy

Solar for Schools is raising another community energy bond (can be held in an IFISA for tax advantages) to install more solar panels on schools in the UK.

They've raised £1.6m out of their £2m target so far, in the last 8 days since they launched the bond offer.

https://bsky.app/profile/ethexuk.bsky.social/post/3m4px5m3qcc2o

https://www.ethex.org.uk/invest/solar-for-schools-xiv

#CommunityEnergy #Solar #RenewableEnergy

The Kent Community Energy share offer has passed its target raise of £400,000 and is continuing to raise towards the maximum of £750,000. Find out more:

https://bsky.app/profile/ethexuk.bsky.social/post/3m3myvq34622w

#CommunityEnergy #RenewableEnergy #Solar

Energy Local Clubs Enable Savings on Electricity Through Community Renewable Projects

Energy Local, a UK-based non-profit, is helping households reduce electricity bills by up to 30% through innovative energy clubs. These clubs connect local residents with nearby renewable energy projects, such as wind turbines, solar farms, or hydroelectric schemes, to access discounted green energy... [More info]

Community Group Helps Households Tackle Fuel Poverty with Simple Home Improvements

Upper Don Community Energy (UDCE), a group in Sheffield, has been helping struggling households reduce their energy bills since September 2023. The initiative has provided over 60 homes with practical solutions, including free door curtains, draught excluders, and LED bulbs, aimed at improving insul... [More info]