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Brighton Energy Coop helps power the University of Brighton

Brighton Energy Coop helps power the University of Brighton

by Will Cottrell, Chairman, Brighton Energy Coop | Feb 8, 2019 | old projects ed, schools colleges etc

Over the last 3 years, Brighton Energy Co-op (BEC) have installed 270 kw of solar PV across three locations at the University of Brighton which is now generating approx. 256500 kwh of green electricity every year for the University. The University is ranked as one of...
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BEC Community Energy at Cardinal Newman Catholic School

BEC Community Energy at Cardinal Newman Catholic School

Cardinal Newman Now Produces Local Renewable Energy Christmas came early for Cardinal Newman Catholic School in 2023, with 696 free Brighton Energy solar PV panels on 10 of the school's roofs.  Our 348 kWp system, installed by newly certified B Corp Genfit, will...

What is Community Energy?

What is Community Energy?

Empowering Communities with Local Renewable Energy Clean energy means our energy system is evolving. Let's face it: the old thinking of the large, polluting plants no longer works, and it has not worked for a long time.  Over the last fifteen years energy generation...

Long-Term Business Electricity Costs: Navigating a Changing Landscape

Long-Term Business Electricity Costs: Navigating a Changing Landscape

Understanding long-term electricity costs is vital for budgeting and strategic decision-making. The landscape of business electricity costs is shaped by multiple factors, including energy policies, market dynamics, technological advancements, and the push towards...

Community-Driven Excellence: BEC’s Cutting-Edge Renewable Energy Projects

Community-Driven Excellence: BEC’s Cutting-Edge Renewable Energy Projects

In the past 14 yeras, Brighton Energy Coop (BEC) has emerged as a prominent player in the UK's renewable energy sector. Our technical competency, marked by meticulous project execution and a robust community-driven model, positions us as a leading example of how...

Brighton Energy Coop is the trading name of Brighton Energy Ltd, a Community Benefit Society registered under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014, registered with the Financial Conduct Authority No 31107R and at Flat 7, 47 Montpelier Rd, Brighton, East Susex, BN1 3BA.

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