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Community Energy

Community energy aims to give communities a say in how their energy is generated to benefit businesses, organisations and residents alike.

SWACS Future Energy Landscapes Workshop

Future Energy Landscapes Workshop

How might Swanmore, Shedfield and Waltham Chase power its community using locally produced renewable energy?

Solar panels

Solar Together Hampshire

A group-buying scheme that brings Hampshire homeowners together to get solar panels and battery storage at a competitive price.

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.

Solar panels being fitted

Community Energy

SWaCS are exploring the potential for a Community Energy (CE) project in our area and we need your input.

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.