The latest updates on our project
Our people-powered solar electricity project has been making the headlines
Exciting milestone for Preston Park Community Energy Project
Solar panels are currently being installed on roofs across the neighbourhood as part of Brighton’s first community solar project. Installations come with battery storage systems, allowing homes to store clean, renewable electricity and use it whenever they choose.
Households have joined the scheme at little or no upfront cost. Participants are simply paying for the electricity generated by the panels that they use, at a competitive, affordable rate.
Brighton and Hove Energy Services Co-operative (BHESCo) are financing the installations and taking responsibility for ongoing maintenance. That means residents can enjoy the benefits of solar without the hassle of upkeep. Working alongside BHESCo are Lewes-based solar installers OneZero. As BHESCo is a non-profit making organisation, any profit will go back into the community.
This community-led initiative will cut carbon emissions while reducing participants’ reliance on the national grid, making participants less vulnerable to power cuts and price surges, therefore reducing household energy bills.
Our vision of a cleaner, greener Brighton is huge: we aim to make Preston Park Community Energy the biggest community solar programme in the UK. We hope to see solar panels on hundreds of roofs across the area, as a shining example of community-powered clean energy.
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If you live in the area and are interested in taking part in the project, please get in touch. Together we can build a fairer, more sustainable energy system, one rooftop at a time.
Preston Park Community Energy expands to empower more homes with clean and affordable energy in Brighton
Sussex Express: Brighton’s first community-scale solar energy project is gaining momentum, expanding to include even more households across the city following an incredible wave of interest from residents. The Preston Park Community Energy programme, a pioneering initiative driven by local residents and championed by former Green Councillor Elaine Hills in partnership with Brighton and Hove Energy Services Co-operative (BHESCo), has announced a major expansion of its catchment area.
Preston Park Community Energy in the Brightonian
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Solar power group says people can beat latest
electricity price rise
Brighton and Hove News: The organisers of a community solar power programme in Brighton are encouraging people to sign up to beat the latest electricity price rises. The Preston Park Community Energy programme aims to be Britain’s first community-scale solar power programme and is reaching out to residents.
The initiative is being led by former Green councillor Elaine Hills, with the help of local community energy co-op BHESCo and Lewes-based solar installer OneZero.
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BHESCo’s community energy projects
BHESCo has completed 60+ community-funded, low carbon energy projects, saving over £3.5m in fuel costs.
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