Nottinghamshire Community Renewables
Nottinghamshire is home to a pioneering sustainable housing community and a major community solar initiative.
Here we showcase the renewable energy initiatives that are up and running in the county.
Sustainable Hockerton: A Pioneering Community
In 2006, villagers in Hockerton (Newark & Sherwood) set out to reduce their carbon footprint. They formed Sustainable Hockerton, raised funds through community share offers, and installed:
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225kW wind turbine.
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87kW solar PV panels.
Profits from selling electricity to the grid and feed-in tariffs support local sustainability projects.
As community energy pioneers, Hockerton Housing now offers consultancy services to help others develop their own renewable
energy initiatives.
Learn more: Sustainable Hockerton
Get expert guidance: Hockerton Housing Project
Langar Lane Solar Farm: Mega Output with Community Returns
Developed by Nottinghamshire Community Energy, Langar Lane Solar Farm is a highly successful renewable project in Rushcliffe, generating 5MWh annually – enough to power 1,500 homes while cutting 2,150 tonnes of COâ‚‚.
Key Highlights:
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Operational since 2016, exceeding predicted output by 3.75%.
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Profits from Feed-in Tariffs (FIT) and electricity sales to the grid.
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Unique funding model with local investors, regional agencies and a bank.
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As a Benefit Society, surplus funds support local initiatives.
Learn more: Nottinghamshire Community Energy
Teversal Skegby and Staunton: Solar Feasibility Study
Rural parishes in Ashfield District are conducting a feasibility study for a community solar project, aiming to provide sustainable, affordable energy through local investment.