General Article The English city using community energy to drive positive change

Topic Selected: Energy Book Volume: 413

From urban hydropower to microgrids and rooftop solar, Bristol Energy Cooperative harnesses green energy and the power of community to target a self-sufficent future.

By Duncan Jeffries

Bristol is no stranger to solar panels. Around 30MW of solar PV has already been installed on rooftops across the city, allowing businesses, schools, community centres and residents to benefit from renewable energy. But according to Bristol’s Centre for Sustainable Energy, that’s a mere 6 per cent of what’s po...

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