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But these changes and the rate at which they move must be turbocharged as we move into the next decade. The 2010’s mark the end of the time for organic transition – we now need radical transformation.
If we are going to get to net zero carbon emissions, the next 10 years will look very different. Matthew Clayton writes for <a href="https://good-with-money.com/2020/01/03/renewables-to-power-a-decade-of-transformation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Good With Money.</a>

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Renewables to power a decade of transformation

Misinformation and biases across politics, news and social media play a big role in driving scepticism and dampening the voices of the climate majority. If people feel they are in a minority they are less likely to speak up or act, which can slow down progress. So, how can we become more united in facing the climate crisis and work together to accelerate action?  
Share human stories that build trust 
Technical jargon around net zero and decarbonisation targets don’t resonate with most people. These terms can make climate change sound like a vague, abstract phenomenon, undermining its direct impact on our everyday lives. Instead, we need storytelling that people can see themselves in and connect with, such as community energy successes. Stories of communities coming together to build clean energy projects in their area demonstrate the real life benefits of the transition on people’s doorsteps – such as boosting local revenue streams and providing green jobs. They also show collective action in practice – communities across the UK right now are acting as agents in the climate emergency. The <a href="/project-funding/community-energy-groups/ace-case-study" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ambition Community Energy wind turbine</a>, which Thrive is invested in, is a great example of this. As well as providing a new revenue stream to drive regeneration in the local area, plans for an Energy Learning Zone will inspire young people and upskill residents to pursue green careers.  
Combat misinformation 
Recently we’ve seen a surge in misinformation on the climate crisis across politics and media, from flat out denialism to misleading headlines about the cost of climate action. Whilst these voices might sometimes feel like the loudest in the room, let’s remember the 89% of us who disagree with them. The fight against climate misinformation is a global effort, but by  sharing our vision of a better future, we can make a difference; calling out false information and referring to trusted sources. The <a href="https://www.ipcc.ch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)</a> is widely recognised as the most credible source of information related to the science of climate change. <a href="https://shareverified.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Verified</a> is another great source for fact checking issues relating to the climate crisis – it is a United Nations initiative to provide accurate information during global crises. And Thrive has created our very own <a href="/news/2025/11/fact-vs-fiction-how-to-debunk-common-wind-and-solar-power-myths" target="_blank" rel="noopener">myth buster</a>, with tips on how to set the record straight on renewables.  
Connect and collaborate  
Simply telling people they’re part of a majority can help boost engagement with climate action. The more we talk about climate change with others, the more we can feel supported, and there are number of ways we can connect to increase collective action. Organisations like <a href="https://groups.friendsoftheearth.uk/join" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Friends of the Earth</a> and <a href="https://www.greenpeace.org.uk/volunteering/join-a-local-volunteer-group/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Greenpeace UK</a> are a great place to start if you’re looking to find local climate action groups near you. Collaboration is the only way that we will tackle the climate crisis, which is why we bring together a range of individuals, businesses and communities to build clean energy projects, faster. Since building some of the UK’s first wind turbines in the late 90s’, together as a community we’ve built and funded 45 clean energy projects – generating over 2 million MWh of clean electricity. During that time, we’ve seen clean energy grow from the pursuits of a humble few to providing 60% of the UK’s electricity mix today. That’s the power of collective action.

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Grants up to £4,500 were awarded to eight community centres based near our clean energy sites – helping them to make important energy efficiency improvements such as lighting and heating upgrades, insulation, double glazing and more.
Now in its ninth year, our Community Benefit Programme administered by Centre for Sustainable Energy has awarded over £258,000 to community buildings since 2016, saving a combined estimate of 99 tonnes of emissions each year. In the latest round, grants were awarded to the following centres across the UK:  
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To help celebrate out 30th anniversary, this year we’re making an additional £30,000 available to install solar panels on two community buildings close to our sites.

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Helping community buildings stay warm and cheaper to run in round nine of our Community Benefit Programme.  

£33,000 awarded to community centres across the UK to boost energy efficiency

It’s been great to see community energy in the spotlight this year. In March, our CEO, Matthew, was in parliament to give evidence at the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee’s Unlocking Community Energy at Scale inquiry, alongside other community energy experts. The government has recognised the value of direct community involvement in the energy transition and launched a consultation around community benefits and shared ownership, which we as long term advocates responded to alongside others in the industry. And just this month, Great British Energy launched its first strategic plan, which identified local energy as a key priority – we look forward to seeing how this develops with the publication of the much-anticipated Local Power Plan next year.
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Flying the flag for community energy

Talking of community energy, in 2025 we launched an exciting joint venture with the UK’s leading social impact investor, Better Society Capital &#8211; bringing together £40 million for community-owned wind and solar projects across the UK. The new initiative, Community Energy Catalyst (CEC), will provide funding for local communities to build their own clean energy infrastructure or secure stakes in larger regional renewable energy schemes. Fair Play Clean Energy, Thrive’s existing joint venture with Top Cashback Sustainability Ltd, will provide £20 million of the investment, with Better Society Capital providing matched funding. In the summer CEC made its first investment, taking over Thrive’s £4 million loan to ATTIX CIC to fund the construction and operation of the 2.5MW community-owned wind farm in Kilbirnie, Scotland.
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Community Energy Catalyst launch

Solar generation reached new heights this year, rising by a third in the first six months of 2025 to produce a record 9.91 TWh of clean electricity – enough to power all the homes in Scotland! [1] More records were broken on 8th July, when solar reached its highest ever level on the grid at 14GW (39% of the UK’s electricity demand at midday). Our new 10MW solar farm in Essex made the most of the sunshine, generating enough electricity to power over 8,000 homes in a particularly sunny June. We will be offering an opportunity for shared ownership in the project, via a local community energy group. 
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New solar farm benefits from record year 

Shortly after the de facto ban was lifted, the Government formed its new Onshore Wind Taskforce, bringing together representatives from across the industry to explore how the roll out of this critical technology could be accelerated. As members of the finance subgroup, Thrive took part in these discussions and in July the results were published – a hefty 82-page strategy document identifying more than 40 steps to help deliver the additional 29GW of onshore wind needed by 2030. We were pleased to see grid connection reform identified as a top priority, as well as references to support for repowering older wind projects with newer, machines &#8211; utilising advances in scale, blade design and control systems which are capable of generating more power with minimal additional footprint.  
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Onshore wind strategy

In the Autumn, we joined individuals and businesses from across the globe at a glittering awards ceremony to celebrate some of the world’s leading sustainability initiatives. And we were extremely proud to win the award for Responsible Investor of the Year. In 2025 we also won ESG Investor of the Year at the Business Green Awards, Net Zero Developer of the Year at Regen’s Green Energy Awards and Sustainable Finance Team of the Year at the Global Good Awards.  
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Reuters Responsible Investor of the Year 

In September, the first concrete pour took place at our 57MW Whitelaw Brae onshore wind farm in Scotland to secure stable foundations for the turbines. Now 11 of the 14 foundations are completed. The concrete base is crucial for ensuring the longevity and stability of the turbines so they can generate clean electricity for decades to come. We were really pleased to be on site to witness the first concrete pour, alongside our co-investors in the project, TopCashback Sustainability Ltd. The project is on track to start generating next year, and, once operational, it will be capable of generating enough clean electricity for around 45,000 homes a year. Since construction commenced in March, we have averaged over 50 people constructing the site, plus health and safety, civil, electrical and grid designers, structural engineers, ecologist and archaeologists contributing to the responsible completion of the site.   
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Construction milestone at our biggest project yet 

Talking of green jobs, at the end of October, the government announced a national plan to train people for an extra 400,000 jobs in the clean energy sector in the next five years. The Clean Energy Jobs Plan outlines its scheme to double the number of people working in the green industries by 2030, with a particular focus on upskilling oil and gas workers as well as tailored schemes for ex-offenders, school leavers, and the unemployed. We sat down with several Thrive team members to find out what they love about working in sustainability and how we, as an industry, can support more workers to find their place within the evolving green economy. <a href="/news/2025/10/clean-energy-jobs-plan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hear their thoughts</a>.   
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Clean Energy Jobs Plan unveiled 

Just a few weeks later, the government unveiled its long awaited Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan, setting out how it will put the UK back on track to meet its net zero targets. The didn’t contain many surprises, and there were blind spots, particularly around aviation. However, there’s no denying that the government’s commitment to going “all in” on climate action is significant progress. We were particularly pleased to see the plan framed around “making the British people better off” by reducing energy costs &#8211; confirming its intention to cut household bills by £300 a year by expanding homegrown clean energy and reducing the UK’s reliance on fossil fuels which tend to be priced on global markets. The plan also included a new “investor prospectus” to support green investment, plus a commitment to ensuring communities are empowered in the transition.    
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On 5th December the UK’s wind farms generated over 23,000MW of electricity – enough to power more than 23 million homes. National Energy System Operator reported that on that day at 5.30pm wind power was generating over 47% of Britain’s electricity – breaking the maximum generation record of 22,000MW set less than a month previously. With clean energy now producing around 60% of the UK’s electricity mix, we’re looking forward to seeing renewables reach new highs in 2026.    
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UK wind power reached all time high

[1] Based on generation figure of 9.91 TWh and calculated using the most recent statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) showing that UK average domestic household consumption is 3,301kWh per annum (1,650kWh for a half year period). 9.91TWh could therefore power 6,004,241 homes for a half year. Scotland’s population is 5,490,100 <a class="Hyperlink SCXW43503284 BCX8" href="https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/populationandmigration/populationestimates" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/populationandmigration/populationestimates</a>

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