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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

… behaviour change and empowering local people to take positive climate action. So far, NKCE have installed 224kWp of solar panels across community assets in the borough such as schools and community and leisure centres, enough to power 44 London homes. The solar panels have saved 114 tonnes of CO2 to date and the sale of electricity generated will raise a £70,000 community fund, used to support local…

… causes in the borough. NKCE was born in 2018 following community engagement carried out by the Council to assess likely demand. The entire project has been co- produced in collaboration with the community and is led by it, using Repowering London’s proven model. To bring people on board, activities including public meetings, leaflet distribution, mentoring sessions, solar panel making workshops…

… owned by the Council – two primary schools and a community centre. For Phase 2, NKCE installed 500 solar panels (138kWp) on Westway Sports Centre roof. Through a second community share offer that closed in January 2021, NKCE raised £107,000 attracting more than 100 investors. NKCE earns an income from a previous government subsidy (Feed In Tariff), from the sale of electricity and export…

… to the grid. Building users benefit from reduced energy bills as NKCE sells clean electricity generated on site at a discounted rate. NKCE is also giving people in the borough the tools they need to take part in the fast-growing green economy: more than 40 young people have participated in a paid AQA-accredited Youth Training Programme, getting practical job skills and qualifications. Solar panel…

… and create a resilient, empowered community. The society’s 144 members at that time raised the £83,000 needed for the project and helped to install 306 solar photovoltaic panels on three Council owned buildings - Avondale Park https://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2024-09/London%20Borough%20Green%20Finance%20Guide%2C%20JL%20September%202024.pdf https…