Big Solar Co-op

01/09/2026

We agree with Bill! If you do too, take a look at our non-profit, ethically sourced solar cooperative offer >>>

https://bigsolar.coop/buy-shares

31/08/2026

**LAST CALL**
The next Community Solar Foundation (CSF) Course starts in mid-September, and we have just a few seats remaining. The ELN and Westmill Energy Co-op bursaries have now all been awarded but the £150 subsidised fee for individuals, groups and organisations with annual turnover under £100k, is still available.

The course is designed for people who want to move beyond learning about community energy and develop the practical knowledge needed to help make real community-funded solar projects happen.

The Community Solar Foundation Course is designed for individuals and organisation who want to move beyond learning about community energy and start delivering real solar projects.

25/08/2026

If you would like to receive our no-spam email updates about training opportunities, impact, upcoming events, progress and more...please click the link below and join our mailing list >>>

https://bigsolar.coop/newsletter-sign-up

14/08/2026

Last call for bursary applications! Deadline = Sunday 16 August

Would you would like to move beyond learning about community energy and start delivering real solar projects? If the criteria for either bursary fits you, you might be eligible for a free place on the Community Solar Foundation Course, but you need to be quick! Read more here >>>

12/08/2026

Tonight’s solar eclipse is a rare and striking reminder of the sun’s power and how important solar has become to the UK energy system.

https://www.neso.energy/energy-101/great-britains-monthly-energy-stats

Our 1,000+ Big Solar Co-op members are helping bring solar to more untapped rooftops. Join us ☀️♻️✊

📷 NASA Earth Observatory

04/08/2026

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 >>>

22/07/2026

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 *now* and starts in September. You can read up on the impact reporting from the first round of learners here: https://bigsolar.coop/learner-impact

And apply here, bursaries available: https://bigsolar.coop/csf-course

The Community Solar Foundation Course is designed for individuals and organisation who want to move beyond learning about community energy and start delivering real solar projects.

14/07/2026

On the last day of Community Energy Fortnight and as the heatwaves and wild fires continue, we are taking a moment to look back at what has been achieved in just a few short years.

We think ethically informed, community owned solar power 'homegrown' here in the UK is the way forward and so do our members >>>

https://bigsolar.coop/buy-shares

07/07/2026

26/06/2026

We're getting really close to energising Phase 1 of our Whiteborough Solar Park in Nottinghamshire. We can't make it to this year's Mel Fest fundraising event on the site, but we're really pleased to support it with a donation to the Melissa Grace Hatton’s Children’s Trust.

We hope to be there next year to meet local people and chat about how the Younity Power Club could help them save on their energy bills. Good luck to everyone taking part in Mel Fest, and if you're in Nottinghamshire, head over to Huthwaite for what looks set to be a fantastic family-friendly community event!

https://bigsolar.coop/whiteborough-solar-park