UK opens £30 million fund for community energy projects
Great British Energy’s first funding round will support renewable power projects led by local authorities and community groups.
Event / data period: 2026-09-17
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The UK government launched £30 million in People’s Power funding on 17 September for local authorities and community energy groups to develop solar, wind and hydropower projects. It is the first tranche of support from a programme announced earlier in the year of up to £1 billion.
The package includes a £20 million Community Fund, a £5 million Partnerships Grant, £1.8 million for Scotland and up to £2.9 million for advice services. The government aims to support more than 1,000 projects; application outcomes have not yet been announced.
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- People’s Power funding announced on 17 September
- 30 million pounds sterling
- 2026-09-17 · Observed
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- Renewable energySuggested
- Subject suggested from the title or summary: renewablewww.gov.uk ↗
- EnvironmentSuggested
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