Why hasn’t every big roof got solar?
In an energy and climate crisis, it just doesn’t make sense
The Big Solar Co-op is a not-for-profit, carbon-first and people-powered organisation.
We’re solarising commercial and community buildings all over the UK from doctors surgeries to factories and everything in between.
We’re powered by support from members of the public. Over 1000 people have invested with us and over 100 give their time as volunteers.
What if you could turn an old coal mine into a solar park?
You can! We’re doing exactly that with our new Whiteborough Solar Park and you can join us.
Investing in solar
You could invest with us from £100 and get a fair return while getting new solar built. You can choose to invest with us via shares or bonds.
Watch our video for a 3 minute introduction
Or browse our Sites page to see what we’ve already built
News
- Whiteborough is go!
Situated on the site of an old open-cast coal mine in Nottinghamshire, our 3.5 MW Whiteborough Solar Park will use solar panels that have been repurposed from another site. - Midcounties gold!
Our partners Midcounties Co-operative won Sustainability Initiative of the Year at the 2025 Grocer Gold Awards! This included a commendation for their work with community energy. - Installations and impact
There are now 11 installations collectively owned by Big Solar Co-op members, generating over 6MW most days!