E4A News
Community Energy and Batteries: the Current Picture
Battery storage offers a possible solution to the intermittency of renewable energy. By storing solar, wind or other renewable power until the consumer needs it, batteries could help community energy projects reduce their grid dependence and boost long-term profitability. But batteries continue to have complex economic, environmental and practical considerations, meaning they still aren’t a…
Read MoreRESCoop.eu Energy Communities Forum 2026: ‘The transition we need is immense. But after spending time with these communities, it also feels increasingly achievable.’
Last week RESCoop.eu, the European Federation of Energy Communities, hosted its annual Forum in Jūrmala, Latvia. Mark Luntley, Energy4All’s Europe Director and also the Chair of REScoop.eu, has reported on the multi-day conference. We are sharing a copy of his post below, packed full of inspiration and grounded in real-life examples from across Europe. You…
Read MoreEnergy4All’s Response to the Local Power Plan
Energy4All is impressed by the ambition, scale and intent behind the government’s Local Power Plan, which commits up to £1 billion in funding to the community and local energy sector. Our Chair Mike Smyth and Solar Operations/Project Manager Sam Stevens both attended the launch event for the Plan in London last night and came away…
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