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Wight Community Energy

Wight Community Energy is a community benefit company, set up in 2015 with a community-owned solar farm called Homestead in Shalfleet on the Isle of Wight.

The Homestead solar farm project has been built and registered with Ofgem so that income from the Feed in Tariff is guaranteed for 20 years.

Dan Edelstyn and Hilary Powel of the Power Station project seen here during their 28 days living on the family house in London, 25th November 2022

12, May 2026·2 min read

Community energy film Power Station comes to Ryde with open forum for local projects

Documentary about community solar power project screens at Department in Ryde this week

7, May 2026·2 min read

Wight Community Energy brings Going Electric back to Newport for fifth year

Wight Community Energy's Going Electric show returns for its fifth year

17, April 2026·2 min read

Power Station documentary explores how friendships can be forged and communities enriched

The film is about how an atomised community can come together around a shared goal and collaborate to create a positive outcome for everyone

solar panel installer on the roof of a house

13, March 2026·2 min read

Wight Energy Directory: New service connects Isle of Wight residents with trusted local suppliers

A new directory helps Isle of Wight residents find trusted local home energy improvement suppliers

a field of sunflowers with photo of colin palmer in the foreground

10, December 2025·2 min read

Colin Palmer, renewables pioneer and founder of Wight Community Energy, dies following brain tumour

Isle of Wight community remembers Colin Palmer for his pioneering contribution to the renewables industry

An illustration of a scene showing wind turbines in the distance, solar panels on houses, people working in allotments and no cars on the roads

22, August 2025·2 min read

Newport’s Going Electric event showcases local businesses and leaders in sustainability

Join the fourth annual Going Electric show on 31st August at Newport Quayside

1, August 2025·2 min read

Going Electric show returns to Isle of Wight showcasing latest in green technology

Don't miss the lecture series at this year's Going Electric Show on 31st August

Electric cars at Going Electric event at Newport Quay in 2024

1, July 2025·2 min read

Going Electric show returns to Newport: Discover the latest in green technology this summer

Mark the date in your diaries. The Going Electric show returns to showcase electric vehicles and renewable energy solutions

Louise Emery and Stephen Cockett with the thermal cameras

23, January 2025·2 min read

Isle of Wight residents can now borrow thermal cameras via the library to identify areas of heat loss

Residents can soon borrow thermal cameras to uncover heat loss and cold spots at home

Cars and people at the Going Electric event

30, July 2024·2 min read

Going Electric show electrifies Newport Quay with sustainable transport options

Newport Quay buzzes with green innovation at third Going Electric exposition

green paint on pavement with electric car symbol

23, July 2024·2 min read

Discover the latest in green tech at the Isle of Wight’s Going Electric show

Isle of Wight's Going Electric 2024 event showcases the latest sustainable technologies

Finding out more at the Going Electric event 2022

12, July 2024·8 min read

Isle of Wight gears up for Electric Vehicle and Green Technology show 2024

Isle of Wight's electric future showcased at upcoming Green Technology event in Newport

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