NEWS
The latest news and updates from Low Carbon Hub
Solar battery update
Earlier this year you helped us to raise over £970,000 towards the UK’s first community-owned, co-located battery. Here’s how we’re getting on 👇 Ray Valley Solar Park is our first ever ground mount solar project. Since it was connected to the grid in 2022, it has increased our generation by five times, meaning much more […]
Community energy and the energy transition
Our recent webinar brought together community energy practitioners, policy-watchers and engaged citizens to take stock of where the UK energy transition stands, and, crucially, what role community energy can and should play as we move into the next phase. Led by our CEO, Barbara Hammond, the session moved from big-picture system trends to the reality […]
What is Consumer-Led Flexibility and What it Means for You
Consumer-Led Flexibility (CLF) is set to play a vital role in the energy transition, benefitting homes and businesses. It can help lower energy bills, reduce carbon emissions and make our electricity system more resilient. What exactly is consumer-led flexibility? In simple terms, consumer-led flexibility (CLF) involves shifting when you use electricity to help balance the […]
Great British Energy: What the New Strategic Priorities Mean for Community Energy
On 16 September 2025, the UK Government published its Statement of Strategic Priorities for Great British Energy (GBE). For community energy groups and local climate initiatives, the announcement signals fresh opportunities, but also important challenges. Communities at the Heart of the Transition GBE is a publicly-owned, operationally independent clean energy company with a clear mission: […]