renewable energy – SW Energy Hub

Funding boost for zero emissions community transport on Isle of Wight

2 November 2020 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. Continue

Solar power a step closer for Calne

13 October 2020 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. Continue

Green energy boost for Dorset

22 June 2020 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 of solar photo-voltaic (PV) arrays. Continue

Funding boost for Island green transport projects

1 June 2020 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. Continue