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Who are Bristol Community Energy Ltd & what electricity services do they offer?

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Below you can find some key details of Bristol Community Energy Ltd including the type of electricity licence they hold. Data comes from Ofgem, Companies House and their own website.

Who are Bristol Community Energy Ltd & what electricity services do they offer?

Bristol Community Energy Ltd website homepage

Company Name: Bristol Community Energy Ltd
Type of Electricity Licence: Electricity Generation
Company Number: 31313r
Year Founded: 2019
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What electricity & energy services does Bristol Community Energy Ltd offer?

Community-Owned Renewable Energy:
- Develops renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.
- Focuses on community benefit through community-owned renewable energy.
Investor Memberships:
- Builds clean energy projects with the help of investor members.
- Reinvests revenues back into local community initiatives.
Community Benefits:
- Channels revenues (as a not-for-profit) to community benefit initiatives.
- Over £350,000 has been directed to community benefit since 2011.
Local Clean Energy Projects:
- Engages in solar rooftops, solar farms, battery storage, and microgrids.
- Generates enough energy to power 3500 homes each year.
Investment Opportunities:
- Offers investment opportunities in renewables.
- Provides financial returns on investments.
- Contributes to environmental goals.
- Supports the community through a benefit fund.
Community Impact:
- Positive impact felt from local to global levels.
- Retains benefits within the community.
- Addresses climate change challenges.
Membership and Funding:
- Over 1500 members.
- Raised £8.5 million from the community.
- Installed energy generation capacity of 10.5 MW.
- Raised £350,000 for community benefit funds.
Objectives:
- Supports the creation of a resilient, organized community.
- Aims for meaningful cuts in carbon emissions.
- Implements renewable energy and energy efficiency measures.
- Works cooperatively to make carbon reduction technologies available to all.
Track Record:
- Raised funds through multiple share offers and bond offers.
- Installed solar panels across community buildings and solar farms.
- Raised over £3.4 million between 2020 and 2022.
Projects Overview:
- Operates 15 rooftop solar installations and two ground-mounted solar farms.
- Annual output is 9,915 MWh, enough to power over 3000 homes.
- Diverse projects include community centers, sports centers, studios, and more.
In Development:
- Microgrid project named Water Lilies.
- Grid-scale battery funded by BEC for the microgrid.
Partnerships:
- Partners with organizations like Bright Green Futures and Clean Energy Prospector.
- Engages in solar farm projects at Lawrence Weston and Puriton.
Communication and Awareness:
- Engages in community awareness through initiatives like exclusive digital posters.
- Encourages sign-ups to mailing lists for updates on projects, benefits, and investments.