Brighton Energy Co-operative is a
co-operative
A cooperative (also known as co-operative, co-op, or coop) is "an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly owned and democratically-control ...
based in
Brighton
Brighton () is a seaside resort and one of the two main areas of the City of Brighton and Hove in the county of East Sussex, England. It is located south of London.
Archaeological evidence of settlement in the area dates back to the Bronze A ...
, England that operates over 60 solar arrays in the city and surrounding area.
Founded in 2010 the co-operative has raised £1.9m investments from 500+ members through community share issues to fund the installation of the plants.
The arrays range from As well as dedicated sites, the co-operative has also installed solar panels on buildings in the area, including private businesses and some schools.
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Co-operatives in the United Kingdom
Community electricity generation in the United Kingdom
Energy cooperatives