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Smart energy: what is it, and who is it working for?
Highlights from our Community Energy Insights webinar with Dr Emilie Crossley of the Centre for Sustainable Energy Smart tariffs, smart meters, smart plugs, smart thermostats: it can be hard to know where to start with these different technologies and offerings. But they are becoming an increasingly important part of the energy landscape. We invited Dr […]
Plug-in solar explained
Plug-in solar is opening up solar energy to anyone who rents, lives in a flat, or doesn’t have a suitable roof. No scaffolding, no installer for the panels themselves. Here’s our complete guide to how it works, what it costs, and how to set it up safely.
Why battery storage is the next step for community energy
Battery storage is the next frontier for community energy. Here's what we learned building the case for a 3MW battery at Ray Valley Solar – and why the timing matters.
Inside our grid battery project
What does a grid-scale battery actually look like on the ground? This post takes a detailed look inside the 3MW / 12MWh battery planned for Ray Valley Solar – explaining how it works, what equipment is being installed, and why those engineering choices matter for performance and long-term returns.
Community benefit from renewable energy
As the UK builds renewables at pace, who actually benefits? Our second Community Energy Insights webinar of 2026 explored what meaningful community benefit looks like in practice – and why the window to act in Oxfordshire is right now.