Our work

Renewables

We have around 60 projects on the go at any one time, each helping us meet our charitable goals of finding solutions to the threat of climate change and the misery of cold homes. Unless you're viewing this page on a mobile device, our projects below are organised by our work areas (home energy, local energy, research and policy analysis) and by topic. 

Our work areas

Topics

Thrive Renewables Community Benefit Programme
Thrive Renewables Community Benefit Programme
Local energy
The smart energy vision includes enhancing the financial value of renewable heat and power generated in the city – particularly from variable sources like wind, solar and tidal.
Bristol Smart Energy City Collaboration
Policy analysis
Supporting community energy groups
Local energy
Bridgend County Borough Council's pioneering geothermal heat plant uses groundwater in former mine shafts and is an example of the innovative local energy systems emerging in the UK.
Understanding ‘whole place’ energy solutions
Research
The Port of Milford Haven, which is participating as a demonstrator in the Smart Living Initiative by developing a zero carbon area on the Waterfront.
Welsh Government Smart Living Initiative
Research
We'll be challenging Bridgend County residents to take charge of their energy future.
The Bridgend County Energy Challenge
Local energy
Solar panels on council housing in Warwickshire
Community energy benefits in deprived communities
Local energy
Upgrading 230,000 substations to cope with additional load, such as car charging points, will be expensive. So can we do something clever to spread the load?
OpenLV - Making local electricity data openly available
Local energy
Despite the advantages offered by wind power, its place at the centre of landscape development often makes it a contentious issue.
Common Concerns About Wind Power - 2nd edition
Research
Wales' history is tied up with fossil fuels, but is there a low carbon future?
West Wales Zero Carbon Zones report (2016)
Research
Mapping Birmingham's solar PV potential (2016-2017)
Mapping Birmingham's solar PV potential (2016-2017)
Research
Future Energy Landscapes - community consultation method
Local energy
Champions will engage new audiences with sustainable energy at existing community events and meetings.
Bristol Energy Champions
Local energy
As well as stand-alone renewables, the potential for microgeneration and energy efficiency measures involving existing buildings was also investigated.
Milton Keynes Energy Mapping Study
Research
Detailed heat map of Hinckley, led by the team at CSE.
Hinckley and Bosworth Renewable Energy Capacity Study
Research
Heat map of the central Guildford area.
Guildford Renewable Energy Mapping Study
Research
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