New Guide: An introduction to solar energy for community organisations

by Blog

The wide-ranging benefits of solar energy and batteries are ready to be realised – our new guide is here to help your organisation jumpstart its community energy journey.

With support from Manchester City Council, we have developed a guide for community organisations in Manchester on the practicalities and benefits of installing solar panels and batteries.

The guide explores:

  • What is solar, how does it work with battery storage, and what are the benefits?
  • Why you should consider solar, key considerations and local case studies.
  • Planning a project, feasibility studies and navigating permissions
  • Delivery models and funding options 

Within it you’ll also find a whole series of links signposting to support resources and organisations.

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While this guide was written with Manchester in mind, a lot of the information is relevant across Greater Manchester and to the wider ambitions of community organisation projects in solar and battery.