Events

Join us for the launch of the final outputs of the Community Heat Development Unit (CHDU), an 18-month innovation project led by Sharenergy in partnership with Carbon Alternatives, Community Energy England and Marches Energy Agency, and funded by the Energy Redress Scheme.

The project set out to accelerate the development of community-owned heat networks across the UK.

Learn more at https://communityheat.org.uk/

Ben Cannell and Dave Green from Sharenergy will present the key tools and insights developed through the project, including:

• The CHDU national map showing where community-led heat networks may be most viable, based on building density, heat demand and renewable resource https://communityheat.org.uk/interactive-map/
• The techno-economic model used to assess technical feasibility, financial viability and upfront capital requirements https://communityheat.org.uk/techno-economic-model/
• Four case studies showing how the map and model were applied in different local areas, each highlighting different opportunities and challenges.

The session will include a presentation followed by an open Q&A, giving you the chance to explore the data, assumptions and practical lessons for your own local area.

This webinar is ideal for community energy groups, local authorities, housing providers, and anyone working on low-carbon heat or community-led energy projects.

Description

Come along to this session hosted by the Energy Learning Network and Younity and find the different ways of increasing the revenue from your community energy project.

The session is relevant for projects of all sizes and we’ll discuss: PPAs and how to manage them, Corporate PPAs, Smart Export Guarantee. By signing up to one of our Energy Learning Network events you are agreeing to our privacy policy.

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This event hosted by the Energy Learning Network and Ethex, will explore how community-funded solar can transform supermarkets into sustainability anchors: cutting costs, reducing emissions, and giving customers the chance to co-own the clean energy infrastructure above their heads and beneath their feet.

Community Energy in the UK has already proven itself. Millions has been raised from communities to fund local solar and renewable projects. The first wave showed that communities are ready to invest in their own clean energy future.

Now comes the next phase: moving Community Energy into the heart of daily life. Where people shop, work, and travel. Supermarkets and warehouses are uniquely placed to lead this transformation. They dominate our skylines, power our food systems, and consume huge amounts of electricity during the day. Exactly when solar produces it. But today, only 5% of UK warehouses have solar installed.

This event will explore how community-funded solar can transform supermarkets into sustainability anchors: cutting costs, reducing emissions, and giving customers the chance to co-own the clean energy infrastructure above their heads and beneath their feet.

What we’ll explore

• Solar at scale – Why supermarket and warehouse rooftops are the perfect sites for affordable, high-impact solar.
• Beyond rooftops – EV charging, shared mobility, battery storage, and circular economy systems powered by community investment.
• Customers as co-owners – How Community Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) allow shoppers to fund and benefit from clean energy.
• A national opportunity – The role of supermarkets in scaling community energy from niche projects to a mainstream movement.

This session aims to extend a warm welcome to new members of the CEE network. We will provide an opportunity for new members to gain a better understanding of how to engage with the CEE network and make the most of their membership.

To book your place, please email Lisa West