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Community Energy

renewable energy solar wind turbine

What is community energy?

Community energy means local ownership and control of solar panels and wind turbines. Usually not for profit, using excess profits to benefit the community.

Energise South Downs

Energise South Downs is a community partner for the delivery of sustainable energy solutions in the South Downs National Park and surrounding areas.

Person Wearing Gloves Holding a Power Tool on a Solar Panel

Overwhelming demand for solar panels on community buildings

The project, Community Solar Support Scheme, offers support to community groups with buildings such as community centres, village halls, scout huts, churches and other buildings used by local communities.