Imagine a neighbourhood where every household can generate its own clean, affordable power, owned by the community and run for the community. That’s exactly what BHESCo is working to achieve through our Solar Powered Communities programme, made possible by local investors like you.
To meet the upfront costs of installing solar panels and solar batteries, BHESCo are raising funds through a community share offer.
Every pound invested goes directly towards new community-owned renewable energy projects that help local people reduce their carbon emissions and lower their long-term energy costs.
What makes BHESCo different is that we’re not driven by profit; we’re driven by our passion for renewable energy. When our projects generate a surplus, that money is reinvested back into the community or used to fund more clean energy installations. Over the years, our members have earned more than £348,000 in interest while supporting projects that make a lasting difference to local families, businesses, and the planet.
Solar panels and battery storage systems installed at homes in Preston Park, Brighton
One of our proudest milestones is Preston Park Community Energy Programme, Brighton’s first resident-led community energy project. Funded by BHESCo shareholders, this pioneering initiative is showing what’s possible when people come together to inspire their neighbours.
So far, eleven households in the Preston Park area have received rooftop solar panels and battery storage systems, creating a combined generation capacity of 38.5kWp and storage capacity of 47 kWh. These homes are now producing their own renewable electricity, cutting bills, cutting carbon, and cutting their dependence on corporate energy suppliers.
Following in the footsteps of these early adopters, more than ten additional households have signed up for the next tranche of installs. Preston Park Community Energy truly represents the best of what BHESCo stands for: collaboration, innovation, and local ownership.
Here's how it works:
BHESCo’s unique “Pay As You Save” financing model makes the transition to clean energy simple and affordable for everyone. We cover the upfront cost of installing renewable technologies, and customers gradually repay the investment through the savings they make on their energy bills.
This means that nobody has to bear the financial burden of going green and our investors can see exactly how their money is making a real, measurable difference in the community.
Why invest in BHESCo’s Share Offer?
By investing in BHESCo’s 2025 Share Offer, you’re supporting to fund the next wave of local energy projects that will power Brighton and Hove’s transition to net zero. It’s an opportunity to transform your money into a force for good, earning a fair return while creating a cleaner, fairer energy system for everyone.
The offer is open to anyone who shares our vision for a sustainable future. The minimum investment is £500, and investors receive 5% interest per year. The deadline to invest is 31 March 2026, and all funds raised will go directly toward expanding community energy generation across the city.
Over the years, BHESCo has built a proven track record of delivering successful projects that not only reduce emissions but also put power, quite literally, back into the hands of local people. And with £348,000 in interest already paid out to our investors, we’ve demonstrated that doing good for the planet can also deliver a fair financial return.
When you invest in BHESCo, you’re not just supporting renewable energy; you’re supporting energy independence, community empowerment, and long-term social value.
We believe Brighton and Hove can lead the way in community-owned energy, but we can only do it together. Your investment will help us build more solar and battery projects, reduce energy costs for local residents, and reinvest profits back into the community.
This is your chance to be join a community of changemakers who are building a better future. Join hundreds of others who are already helping to make a real difference.
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