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West Oxford Community Renewables

West Oxford Community Renewables (WOCoRe) develops community-owned renewables in West Oxford.

Since inception, the group has developed 220kWp of renewable energy projects – mainly solar PV with a small wind turbine – as well as a microhydro at Osney Lock, which was established as a separate entity, Osney Lock Hydro, to deliver and manage the project.

Low Carbon Hub. Osney lock Hydro.

WOCoRe projects are funded through member investment, providing discounted electricity for hosts and a modest interest payment for members. Profits are reinvested in local environmental projects to achieve further carbon cuts, with a large portion donated to Low Carbon West Oxford to support its work on domestic energy efficiency, food, transport, waste reduction and wildlife projects.

WOCoRe also supported the establishment of Hogacre Common Eco Park at the former Corpus Christi College sports ground. Hogacre has since become its own Community Interest Company, though WOCoRe remains responsible for the lease.

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