Establishing how Bonsall can benefit from community-driven, renewable energy
Bonsall Energy Group is aiming to develop locally owned renewable energy projects that benefit both Bonsall residents and the wider environment. The recently completed feasibility study outlines the different options explored including solar panel installations on community buildings and farms as well as the potential of a wind turbine in the future. What we explored … Continue reading Our feasibility study explained
Bonsall Energy Group has been hard at work doing research to understand what renewable energy generation schemes could provide cheaper and greener power for Bonsall residents. We’ve looked at lots of different sites and schemes over the past year! Although, we have found a fair few of our ideas not to be feasible, there are … Continue reading Come and hear our vision for ‘Bonsall Community Power’!
It was great to share the findings so far from our community energy feasibility study at our October community event. We had such an engaged group of people in the room and the questions, comments and discussions really helped us to consider Bonsall’s community energy potential from new angles. Overall, the event confirmed to us … Continue reading Sharing what we’ve been working on with the Bonsall community
Bonsall Energy Group is excited to invite Bonsall residents for a presentation and discussion on community renewable energy generation options that could benefit the village. We have been investigating rooftop solar and wind power schemes as part of our feasibility study sponsored by the Midlands Net Zero Hub. Join us at the village hall on … Continue reading Join us for cake, tea and community energy!
Meeting covered feasibility study progress and how we report back to the village, feedback from Bonsall Carnival stall and a proposal for a new treasurer. Notes: Discussed analysis of solar generation capacity for community buildings assessed Fed back from conversations with Bonsall people at carnival – a very positive experience! Discussed the possibility of applying … Continue reading Meeting Summary 13 August 2024
If there are questions you would like answered here, you can send them to us via this form. You can also read more info on the feasibility study, here. What is the point of the feasibility study? We want to work out what community owned renewable energy options might be possible in Bonsall. Community energy … Continue reading Community renewable energy feasibility study – Frequently Asked Questions
Meeting covered feasibility study progress, Bonsall Carnival stall prep and how to find a new treasurer for the group Notes: Discussed data provided by turbine manufacturers Discussed site visits to St James Church and Bonsall Camp (rooftop solar potential) Continued planning for Bonsall Carnival stall Next steps agreed for trying to find a new treasurer … Continue reading Meeting Summary 09 July 2024
Meeting covered progress on the renewable energy feasibility study and community engagement at Bonsall Carnival Notes: Almost all potential renewable energy generation site visits complete John Beardmore (consultant) continuing engagement with planning authorities (Derbyshire Dales and Peak District National Park), National Grid and organisations that could potentially provide finance / funding for a scheme Planning … Continue reading Meeting Summary 11 June 2024
Meeting covered progress on the renewable energy feasibility study, community engagement ideas and a CPRE National Lottery Fund bid for a village-wide domestic solar audit. Notes: Initial visits done for potential wind / solar generation sites around Bonsall. Initial conversations / visits also done with Bonsall School, St James Church and the village hall and … Continue reading Meeting summary 14 May 2024
Meeting covered village renewables feasibility study progress, success of village Climate Literacy course, and advice for residents on domestic solar and financial support. Notes: Feasibility project site visits now in progress at potential wind and ground-mounted solar locations as well as at community buildings with the potential for solar on the roof. Making progress with … Continue reading Meeting Summary 09 April 2024
