The Big Solar Co-op
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The Big Solar Co-op exists to make it possible for people to get community owned solar built anywhere in the UK.
Sometimes the best project updates are the ones you don’t see coming 👀 Two of our community solar installations are outperforming expectations and showing that putting rooftops to work is one of the simplest ways to cut carbon and lower energy costs >>> bigsolar.coop/2026/07/07/b...
Better than expected
Two of our community solar installations are outperforming expectations – cutting carbon and lowering energy costs.
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Would you like to gain a strong foundation in how to develop community solar projects? Or know someone who would? The Community Solar Foundation Course is open for applications. Impact reporting from learners here: bigsolar.coop/learner-impact Bursaries available: bigsolar.coop/csf-course
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Overview The Community Solar Foundation Course was developed to build the knowledge, confidence and capacity needed for individuals and community organisations to participate in the development of…
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We think ethically informed, community owned solar power 'homegrown' here in the UK is the way forward and so do our members. Join us >>> bigsolar.coop/buy-shares #CommunityEnergy #solar #ethicalinvestment #solarpower #CommunityEnergyFortnight #energyindependence #UpTheEnergy
🌱The Community Solar Foundation Course is go! Developed by us and grounded in practical experience, the course provides a comprehensive intro to the skills, knowledge and processes involved in bringing community funded solar projects from idea to reality. bigsolar.coop/csf-course
We can't make this year's #Melfest at the Whiteborough farm, but we're proud to support it with a donation to the Melissa Grace Hatton Children's Trust. Good luck to everyone taking part, and have a great day in Huthwaite! ☀️💚 bigsolar.coop/whiteborough...
Join us tomorrow lunchtime if you would like to find out how we are upgrading a disused opencast coal mine to a clean energy generating solar park >>> us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
There is SO much happening in the Community Energy sector right now. We are at Community Energy England summer conference, meeting old contacts and making new connections. It really feels like the time is now to #upthenergy and get community energy off the sidelines and into the mainstream ✊
Help us build a better Land Explorer! www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/land-explo... we have supported this today, its a great tool which we use every day to help develop new solar across the UK
Help us build a better Land Explorer!
LandExplorer makes it simple to find out who owns the land & buildings in your community. Help us keep it free for everyone who needs it!
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Have a listen to our Client Lead, Dean talking to the Chairman of the National Federation of Builders, about community solar solutions at the national and local scale >>> www.buzzsprout.com/2394957/epis...
Mark talks to Dean Hill - The Big Solar Co-op Ltd - The Building Podcast with Mark Wakeford
The solar sector has to deliver competent solar arrays as scale and at pace if it is to achieve the goal of 55GW by 2030 and support the worldwide target of 8TW of generating capacity. In the UK...
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Check out our latest blog, all about the Whiteborough Solar Park project. We are very proud to be taking this ex open cast coal mine into the modern age and getting it set to supply cleaner electricity to the grid >>> bigsolar.coop/2026/05/29/c...
The sun here in the UK is beating down on the 1464 kWp of installed rooftop solar collectively owned by Big Solar Co-op members. You can check out the live data we get from our inverters here: bigsolar.coop/live-solar-m...
If you would like to receive our email updates about new installs, impact, events, progress and more...please click the link below and join our mailing list >>> bigsolar.coop/newsletter-s...
Exciting times for our Whiteborough 3.5MW groundmount solar project... This truck is loaded with **recycled panels**, all ready to start a new life generating more clean electricity⚡♻️ More info on our website: bigsolar.coop/whiteborough...
Honoured to be invited by Prof. Harriet Thomson @glasgow.ac.uk to guest lecture on the new Sustainable Energy Landscapes module about community energy, solar delivery models and practical approaches to developing renewable energy projects. And Glasgow even gave us glorious sunshine for the visit ☀️
Another install, another happy host organisation 🌞 “Our solar panels are now generating clean electricity for the building, which is helping us reduce energy costs. These savings allow us to put more money into supporting older people across Gateshead.” Donna Taylor, Age UK, Gateshead
Fingers crossed for this nomination that recognises the £800,000 investment by Resonance Community Developers into Big Solar Co-op, for Renewable Energy Project of the Year at the UK Green Business Awards 2026. 🤞🌞🤞🌞🤞🌞🤞🌞🤞🌞🤞🌞🤞🌞🤞🌞🤞
If you would like regular updates about new installs, impact, events, progress and more...please click the link below and join our mailing list >>> bigsolar.coop/newsletter-s...
Our latest install - 209 solar panels on William Lench Court social housing complex in Birmingham, has made us especially proud and demonstrated just how effective a #communityenergy #cooperative can be 💪🌞 Click the link below to read the blog on our website: bigsolar.coop/2026/03/19/5...
Join us tomorrow lunchtime for a progress update on the Whiteborough Solar Park project >>> us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Celebrating the many brilliant women we meet and work with on #communityenergy ! #internationalwomensday Thank you @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social for the photo from the away-day last year 🙂
A great turn out and lively discussions about how to move forward Community Energy locally at our Stroud Solar Summit today! @fce-cbs.bsky.social, Simon Opher MP, Gloucestershire Community Energy Co-op, Transition Stroud, Stroud Area Community Energy Network (SACEN), Cllr Chloe Turner and more✊🌞
Ever wondered where our solar arrays are located across the UK, how much clean electricity they generate and what that is in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tco2e)? If the answer is yes...then you will want to check out our sites page on the website >>> bigsolar.coop/sites
We are busy drafting the next newsletter so we can tell you all about the latest sites, project updates, event invites and investment opportunities... Get on the mailing list today if you want the inside scoop >>> Here is a clue... bigsolar.coop/newsletter-s...
Fancy a deeper dive into what the Big Solar Co-op does, why it exists and how you can support the growth of community owned solar in the UK? Here is our latest Youtube offering with updates from our CEO: youtu.be/h2rF7QASVDU?...
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🌞 From Coal Mine to Solar Hub! Whiteborough Solar Park is turning a former coal mine into a 3.5MW clean energy hub. A true community energy success story, with 45% recycled panels and the rest ethically sourced. Read more & get inspired for 2026 👉 www.younity.coop/blogs/blog/c...
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Big Investment, Bigger Impact In September, our friends at the Big Solar Co-op wrapped up their bond offer for the Whiteborough Solar Park on Ethex’s ethical investment platform, raising an impressi...
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We are seeking sites with large roofs, high electricity usage and that are owner occupied (freehold) to host our solar panels. We’re a not-for-profit cooperative 100% owned by our members, who want the UK to have cleaner energy, and lower emissions. Come on in!
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Submit your site WHAT ARE THE STEPS? Your site is submitted to our database and we’ll work with you to analyse it’s suitability for solar with us. It does not have to be south-facing…
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There are now 15 rooftop solar installations owned by Big Solar Co-op members! Want in? Everyone is invited to our webinar on 20 January, when Big Solar Co-op CEO, Jon Halle, will discuss progress to date and the impact of investment in community energy. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1962233385...
If you would like regular updates about new installs, impact, events, progress and more...please click the link below and join our mailing list >>> bigsolar.coop/newsletter-s...
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SIGN UP FOR UPDATES Our unique model means empty roofs across the UK that are perfect for solar energy can start cutting bills, improving energy security, and reducing emissions to help tackle the…
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