Community energy gets a boost in the South West
The Hub is pleased to announce that a total of 18 community-led energy projects in the South West have so far received funding from the Government’s Community Energy Fund (CEF).
New mapping tool will support waste heat recovery
The Hub has developed a brand-new visualisation tool to provide local authorities with recommendations for the use of waste heat in the South West.
Sunshine powered surfing at The Wave
Work is set to start on a solar installation to power The Wave surfing lake in South Gloucestershire with 100% renewable energy. The South West Energy Hub is proud to have played a part in this innovative project by carrying out a feasibility study which supported South Gloucestershire Council to understand the finance of the […]
£36m for green energy projects in the Solent area
The South West Net Zero Hub has played a successful supporting role in Eastleigh Borough Council’s decision to green light investment in an ambitious programme of ‘Green Living’ projects. Feasibility studies funded by the Hub have contributed to the programme of exciting ‘Green Living’ projects agreed by the council’s Cabinet last month. The investment in renewable energy systems […]
Funding boost for zero emissions community transport on Isle of Wight
A project to provide zero emissions electricity to power a fleet of electric minibuses on the Isle of Wight has secured over £26,000 of grant funding.
Solar power a step closer for Calne
A community scheme to increase the supply of renewable energy to Calne in Wiltshire is a step closer thanks to a £36,000 feasibility grant.
Green energy boost for Dorset
A scheme to increase the supply of renewable energy to local people in Bridport, Dorset has taken a big step forward with the award of a £20,000 feasibility grant. The funding was awarded by the South West Energy Hub in partnership with Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and will be used to investigate the development […]
Funding boost for Island green transport projects
Two community-led renewable energy schemes on the Isle of Wight have received a total of £73,000 in feasibility funding from the Rural Community Energy Fund. Wight Community Energy will use the grants to test the viability of developing a solar facility in Sandown as well as a new hydrogen production facility. The fund is administered by […]
