Discover community owned renewable energy
Learn about community renewable energy and local impact.
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Fri 07 November 2025
10:00 - 15:00 - Location
- Atrium, X block, Frenchay Campus, Further info
- Contact
- Sustainability Team sustainability@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking not required
Description
Visit the Westmill Energy stall during Green Week to learn about community-owned renewable energy projects in the UK. Westmill Energy Co-op includes Westmill Wind Farm, Westmill Solar and the Westmill Sustainable Energy Trust (WeSET), supporting local communities, sustainable energy education, and green initiatives.
Find out about:
- community-owned wind and solar energy projects
- how renewable energy can benefit local communities
- educational resources and opportunities for schools and residents
- ways to get involved and support community energy projects.
Registration and tickets
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking not required
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