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From our outreach work with schools to our support for local community groups, we are dedicated to spreading the word about renewable community energy.

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A day in the life of…a shepherdess

30 January 2026 | Westmill Energy

One glorious, bright, winter day, I was lucky enough to be invited to join Vera, one of the shepherding team at Westmill. Armed with a bucket of food ...

People in front of the solar panels at Westmill doing a thumbs up

Westmill Wind and Solar seek Chief Executive Officer

19 December 2025 | Westmill Energy

Westmill Wind and Solar Co-operatives are seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead on co-ordinating operations, and raising the profiles of the co-op...

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Westmill Solar donates over £30,000 to the community

12 December 2025 | Westmill Solar

Westmill Solar Co-operative is delighted to announce that it has given an incredible £30,000 to community organisations in 2025 through its Community...

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Consultation on Changes to FIT and ROC payments

5 December 2025 | Westmill Energy

Westmill Energy has responded to a Government consultation on changing the inflation indexation of FIT and ROC payments. In our submission we highl...

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Inspiring Change: WeSET Sustainability Lead Workshops

14 October 2025 | WeSET

WeSET was delighted to welcome primary teachers to Coleshill in the last week of September for our Sustainability Lead workshops; made possible with g...