The Big Solar Co-op
@bigsolarcoop.bsky.social
The Big Solar Co-op exists to make it possible for people to get community owned solar built anywhere in the UK.
November 13, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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November 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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The Big Solar Co-op stands with Laura Murphy.
Their work helped to inspire our ethical solar PV panel sourcing policy. We want to see independent sources, that provide ethical auditing and/or carbon lifecycle analysis for solar PV in the UK.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Their work helped to inspire our ethical solar PV panel sourcing policy. We want to see independent sources, that provide ethical auditing and/or carbon lifecycle analysis for solar PV in the UK.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
China academic intimidation claim referred to counter-terrorism police
Sensitive research into alleged human rights abuses is alleged to have been shut down by Chinese agents.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The Big Solar Co-op stands with Laura Murphy.
Their work helped to inspire our ethical solar PV panel sourcing policy. We want to see independent sources, that provide ethical auditing and/or carbon lifecycle analysis for solar PV in the UK.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Their work helped to inspire our ethical solar PV panel sourcing policy. We want to see independent sources, that provide ethical auditing and/or carbon lifecycle analysis for solar PV in the UK.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Today we are celebrating the switch on of a new solar pv array on the roof of our latest community site. This living grass roof was a technical challenge but well worth it to be able to help by supplying around 64% of their energy requirements at below grid prices!
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bigsolar.coop/shropshire-h...
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Shropshire Hills, the Discovery Centre is much loved visitor centre with a café, riverside meadows, a museum, a shop and a packed roster of activities for all…
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November 5, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Today we are celebrating the switch on of a new solar pv array on the roof of our latest community site. This living grass roof was a technical challenge but well worth it to be able to help by supplying around 64% of their energy requirements at below grid prices!
bigsolar.coop/shropshire-h...
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WOW! We're thrilled to share that we've been shortlisted for not just one, but two gongs at the #CommunityEnergy Awards 2025!
🏆 Community Energy Excellence
🤝 Collaboration in Community Energy – with our amazing partners @ethexuk.bsky.social and @younityuk.bsky.social
🏆 Community Energy Excellence
🤝 Collaboration in Community Energy – with our amazing partners @ethexuk.bsky.social and @younityuk.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 4:22 PM
WOW! We're thrilled to share that we've been shortlisted for not just one, but two gongs at the #CommunityEnergy Awards 2025!
🏆 Community Energy Excellence
🤝 Collaboration in Community Energy – with our amazing partners @ethexuk.bsky.social and @younityuk.bsky.social
🏆 Community Energy Excellence
🤝 Collaboration in Community Energy – with our amazing partners @ethexuk.bsky.social and @younityuk.bsky.social
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.
YouTube video by Big Solar Co-op
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October 9, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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
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
They are looking for somebody exceptional to head up the Development Team >>>
www.sharenergy.coop/jobs
September 30, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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
They are looking for somebody exceptional to head up the Development Team >>>
www.sharenergy.coop/jobs
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
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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September 16, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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
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
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....
us06web.zoom.us/.../reg.../9....
September 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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....
us06web.zoom.us/.../reg.../9....
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August 26, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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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
#Communityenergy #investincommunityenergy
August 18, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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
#Communityenergy #investincommunityenergy
Join us this Friday lunchtime to find out how you can invest in community solar with the Big Solar Co-op >>>
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August 12, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Join us this Friday lunchtime to find out how you can invest in community solar with the Big Solar Co-op >>>
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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 🔋🌍
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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August 1, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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 🔋🌍
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 🔋🌍
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🌞
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...
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...
July 29, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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🌞
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.
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 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-...
July 18, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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.
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...
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...
July 10, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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...
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...
Don't forget to register on Zoom if you would like to be in the call today:
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July 8, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Don't forget to register on Zoom if you would like to be in the call today:
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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...
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
July 7, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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...
Read about the bond offer and why it’s generating so much interest in this article from @thearmchairtrader.com:
www.thearmchairtrader.com/features/ifi...
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...
Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
June 30, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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...
Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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...
bigsolar.coop/whiteborough...
June 26, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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...
bigsolar.coop/whiteborough...
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:
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Find out more about how to get involved by joining our mailing list:
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June 19, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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...
Find out more about how to get involved by joining our mailing list:
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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...
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
June 16, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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...
www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/2523562...
June 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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 >>>
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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.
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June 4, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-inv...
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...
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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June 2, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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...
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...