Bristol Energy Cooperative
Bristol Community Energy Limited
Bristol, United Kingdom
About
Founded in 2011, Bristol Energy Cooperative is a co-op headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom with approximately 50-200 employees specializing in Solar, Energy Storage.
Bristol Energy Cooperative is one of the largest community energy groups in the UK, operating as a registered society and cooperative. Since 2011, they have developed a portfolio of 23 rooftop solar installations, two ground-mounted solar farms (Lawrence Weston 4.2MWp and Puriton), two operational microgrids (Water Lilies and Hazelmead), and battery storage projects including the 20MW Feeder Road battery storage facility (30MWh capacity). Their current installed capacity is 12MW, generating enough electricity to power approximately 4,500 homes annually. BEC operates on a not-for-profit model, offering free solar installations to partner sites in exchange for 25-year roof leases, with revenue reinvested into community benefit projects. They have channelled over £440,000 in community benefit funding to local initiatives addressing climate change, fuel poverty, and inequality.
Headquarters
Bristol, United Kingdom
Founded
2011
Employees
50-200
Company Type
Co-op
Business Models
Value Chain
Industry Memberships
Community Energy England, Signatories to Just Transition Declaration