Latest news
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New £1.1m community solar plant lights up 55,000 bulbs
05 November 2013
Investors in a £1.1 million community solar plant in Somerset celebrated its official opening with a glass of sparkling local cider on Saturday (2 Nov). Many of the 150 people who have ploughed funds into Wedmore Community Power Co-operative joined in celebrations marking completion of the one-megawatt plant. -
BBC News: Wedmore community 'solar farm' switched on
04 November 2013
A community-owned solar power plant in Somerset has been officially switched on. The 4,000 panels, which can generate up to 1MW - enough to power about 300 homes - have been installed on farmland close to the village of Wedmore. -
'2 Year' Bonds Offer Now Sold Out
27 October 2013
Our '2 Year' bonds offer has now sold out. Our '7 Year' bonds are still available. More details can be found here. -
Formal Opening of Wedmore CPC
24 October 2013
Please join us for a formal opening of the Wedmore Solar Paddocks on Saturday 2nd November at 2pm sharp. Bring Wellies and a light bulb! -
Seed EIS - Tax refunds
24 October 2013
Those members who invested in the first share offer - looking to raise £150,000 are now starting to receive their tax refunds – if you invested in the Pioneer offer and want to claim your tax back – be sure to fill out your form. -
BBC News: Wedmore village has 4,000 solar panels installed
18 October 2013
BBC News Somerset has posted a news update on Wedmore CPC. -
Wedmore CPC mentioned on Radio 4 programme 'Money Box live'
16 October 2013
Wedmore Community Power Co-operative had a mention on the BBC's Radio 4 programme Money Box Live. -
Open afternoon – Mill Farm: 29th Sep
27 September 2013
On Sunday 29th September we will be holding an open afternoon from 3pm. This will give you an opportunity to come up to the site and have an escorted tour of the 2 paddocks and ask any questions you may have. -
Bonds Investment Opportunity
13 September 2013
As well as issuing shares, Wedmore Community Power Co-opertive is raising funds through a bonds issue. People who buy our two-year and seven-year bonds are lending the co-operative money to help finance our solar energy project. -
Open afternoon – Mill Farm: 15th Sep
09 September 2013
On Sunday 15th September we will be holding an open afternoon from 2 - 4pm. This will give you an opportunity to come up to the site and have an escorted tour of the 2 paddocks and ask any questions you may have.
