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The Big Solar Co-op @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social · 2d

Wow, this was Eden Court Medical practice in Birmingham almost a year ago. Since then our 89 solar panels have been meeting 50% of their energy needs and saved 6 tonnes of carbon. #inspo #climate #community #renewables #netzero

Medical practice teams up with the Big Solar Co-op for cheaper energy and lower emissions.

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The Big Solar Co-op @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social · 12d

Would you like to come and work with our parent org - Sharenergy? Or know someone else who would?

They are looking for somebody exceptional to head up the Development Team >>>

www.sharenergy.coop/jobs

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The Big Solar Co-op @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social · 23d

Hi Matthew, good thinking and we are not aware of any blocker to this in principle. But we need established contacts and lines of communication to help our co-op members to get talking to the right people. More info about how this works on our website:
bigsolar.coop/volunteer/

Volunteer

Our work is powered by our Volunteer Members and supported by a professional team. You don’t have to join an existing community energy group or spend time creating one – you can just join the Big…

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The Big Solar Co-op @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social · 26d

As the bond offer for the Whiteborough Solar Park, on #ethex comes to a close we are back to our first focus - rooftops!

Today, Jon Halle presented the hows and whys of investing in community solar with the Big Solar Co-op. Check it out on our Youtube channel >>>

youtu.be/ZsPm9z21VSs

How to invest in community solar with the Big Solar Co-op

YouTube video by Big Solar Co-op

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The Big Solar Co-op @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social · Sep 12

There are now 13 rooftop solar installations owned by Big Solar Co-op members! Potential investors are very welcome to join our webinar next week, when Big Solar Co-op CEO, Jon Halle, will discuss progress to date and the impact of investment in community energy.

us06web.zoom.us/.../reg.../9....

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The Big Solar Co-op @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social · Aug 26

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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Ethex @ethexuk.bsky.social · Aug 18

It's fantastic to see the investor support continue for the @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social bond offer, they've now raised over £1.3 million to construct the UK's first recycled solar park on the site of a former coal mine!

#Communityenergy #investincommunityenergy

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The Big Solar Co-op @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social · Aug 12

Join us this Friday lunchtime to find out how you can invest in community solar with the Big Solar Co-op >>>

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-inv...

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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · Aug 1

We love to see our friends at @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social getting the recognition they deserve 💛☀️

They’ve raised over £1 million to build a 3.5MW solar park on a former coal mine site in Whiteborough, smashing their target & powering forward with second-life & European-made panels 🔋🌍

Big Solar Co-op raises over GBP 1 million for UK coal mine project

Solar bond offered through impact investing platform provides community energy cooperative with funds to construct 3.5 MW project in Whiteborough, England. Big Solar Co-op plans to use European manufa...

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The Big Solar Co-op @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social · Jul 29

Holy moly...we hit £1M over the weekend! This is fantastic news and means we can get more done sooner onsite at Whiteborough as well as not needing to take on some of the loan finance we had in place🌞

Ethex @ethexuk.bsky.social · Jul 25

We're feeling the love for community energy investment!
Delighted to see @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social bond offer smash its target of £800,000 to fund the construction of Whiteborough Solar Park. They are keeping the bond open to reach their maximum of £1.8 million.
www.ethex.org.uk/invest/big-s...

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The Big Solar Co-op @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social · Jul 18

Our Whiteborough Solar Park bonds are flying out of the door, which makes us very happy!💸💛 This 'groundmount done right' project has been a lot to manage alongside our roster of rooftop installs. But with the support of our amazing Volunteers and Investors it feels like almost anything is possible.

Ethex @ethexuk.bsky.social · Jul 15

Looking for a solar investment that puts sustainability first?

The Whiteborough Solar Park from @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social is setting a new standard. Read how this project is raising the bar for ethical solar in our latest blog: www.ethex.org.uk/news/giving-...

The Big Solar Co-op @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social · Jul 10

Join us next Tuesday lunchtime to find out how you can invest in community solar with the Big Solar Co-op.

By buying shares or tax efficient bonds you can help us to get many more arrays built and have a significant impact on community solar across the UK >>>

www.eventbrite.co.uk/x/how-to-inv...

The Big Solar Co-op @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social · Jul 8

Don't forget to register on Zoom if you would like to be in the call today:

us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Ethex @ethexuk.bsky.social · Jul 7

We are delighted that the @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social's first-ever bond offer is off to a flying start. It's already nearly 45% funded!

Read about the bond offer and why it’s generating so much interest in this article from @thearmchairtrader.com:

www.thearmchairtrader.com/features/ifi...

IFISA bond issued to provide community solar power

The bond is a tax-efficient opportunity to support a groundbreaking 3.5 MW solar park in Whiteborough, Nottinghamshire.

www.thearmchairtrader.com

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The Big Solar Co-op @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social · Jun 30

Any orgs with high bills and a large roof, who have been thinking about solar, won't want to miss this call. Come and find out about how we will install, operate and maintain them and our clients just pay us for the clean electricity, at below grid prices.

Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

The Big Solar Co-op @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social · Jun 26

Now live! Our first ever bond offer for our first ever groundmounted solar development. More details about the project are up on our website and head to Ethex if you would like to invest:

bigsolar.coop/whiteborough...

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The Big Solar Co-op @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social · Jun 19

Here is one of our amazing volunteer members helping to spread the word about what the Big Solar Co-op does at the British Geological Survey today.

Find out more about how to get involved by joining our mailing list:

bigsolar.coop/newsletter-s...

The Big Solar Co-op @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social · Jun 16

Great to see one of our recent installs covered in the local press! We are delighted to be helping support this vibrant community hub in Southampton by supplying around 60% of their energy requirements at below grid prices🌞

www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/2523562...

Solar panels installed at community centre through social enterprise scheme

A community centre is now being powered by solar panels installed through a social enterprise scheme

www.dailyecho.co.uk

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The Big Solar Co-op @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social · Jun 5

Some great news for World Environment Day 🌏

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The Big Solar Co-op @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social · Jun 4

Join us bright and early next Tuesday morning to find out how you can invest in large-scale community solar with the Big Solar Co-op >>>

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-inv...

How to invest in large-scale solar with the Big Solar Co-op

Join our intro call to find out how you can help support solar development through community shares and bonds.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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The Big Solar Co-op @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social · Jun 2

Check out our latest blog to learn more about the impact created by members of the Big Solar Co-op 💪

828MWh (megawatt hours) produced by their solar panels equivalent to:

☀️307 houses' electricity needs powered for 1 year
☀️2.6 million miles driven in an electric car

bigsolar.coop/2025/05/21/i...

Installations and impact

There are now 11 installations collectively owned by Big Solar Co-op members, generating over 6MW most days!

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The Big Solar Co-op @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social · May 22

Our unique community energy 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 climate crisis. Join our mailing list for regular updates and no spam!

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Big Solar Newsletter Sign Up

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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The Big Solar Co-op @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social · May 19

Do you own/run a community/commercial building in the UK? You could reduce carbon emissions while making a long-term saving on electricity costs.

Join us next month for a Zoom presentation on capital-free solar installs by our Client Lead - Dean Hill.

Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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The Big Solar Co-op @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social · May 9

We've just had our BEST month yet for clean electricity generation from 10 rooftop installs, and we're excited to head into summer with 5MW a day under our solar belts!

Got people in your networks interested in community solar? Send them to our webinar next Friday!

us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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The Big Solar Co-op @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social · May 6

We hope you like pics of scaffolding as much as we do...and that we now have 10 rooftop solar installs owned by 700+ investor members 🙌

Freemantle and Shirley Community Centre provides amenities for the local community in Southampton. Read more on the website here >>> bigsolar.coop/projects/#pr...

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