Since 2022, we have been developing, building, refining and market testing an exciting peer-to-peer energy trading platform called Consensus Power Trading. This allows us to connect generators, consumers, prosumers and the local community in an efficient and mutually beneficial way, using the latest technology. A substantial pipeline of consumers and generators has already been engaged through energy brokers, with full legal […]
£104,000 boost for frontline community and voluntary groups in Sunderland during COVID-19 pandemic
Thirty voluntary and community sector organisations in Sunderland have benefitted from more than £104,000 during the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to donations from Empower Sunderland’s Community Fund and Gentoo Group’s Tenant and Community Voice Groups. The vital funds were donated to organisations in the city that were known to be delivering important front-line services to tenants
Empower Community winner at 2017 Solar Power Portal Awards
Empower Community was announced as the winner of the Residential Rooftop PV category at the Solar Power Portal Awards ceremony in Birmingham on 4th October 2017. It was an evening of celebration for Empower Community, having also been nominated twice in the ‘Best Use of Solar in a Community/Social Benefit Project’ category. In a strategic
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A Double Win for Communities and Solar
Leapfrog Finance funds acquisition of two community solar projects by Empower Community Foundation from Pfalzsolar Two community solar projects acquired of 5MW each Projects have the potential to generate over £2 million of income for local community organisations and projects over their 25-year lifetime Empower Community adds to a rapidly growing solar portfolio Leapfrog Finance
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First Empower Community area-wide solar PV scheme set to kick off in Peterborough
Council set to spearhead solar scheme for residential homeowners A pioneering new scheme which will offer owners of residential homes in Peterborough the chance to have solar panels installed on their properties is being considered by Peterborough City Council. At a meeting on Monday 15 December 2014, Cabinet members will be asked to approve the
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Empower Community issues a £10 million loan note to provide solar energy to social housing in Sunderland.
Empower Community announced this morning that a large UK institutional pension investor has loaned £10.1m to a project providing free daytime solar energy to over 2300 of Gentoo Group’s customers’ homes in Sunderland. The amortising 20 year loan will provide investors with an inflation-linked annual return. Profits from the deal will be reinvested in the