“Having supported a number of community-led renewable energy projects, we know that access to finance and resource can cause significant hurdles for community energy groups trying to build and maintain local energy projects. That’s why we’re pleased to provide the funding REFD need to ensure that the wind project continues to benefit people living in and around the Forest of Dean. Small-scale community energy projects like this play a crucial role in the UK’s energy transition – ensuring the benefits of cleaner, cheaper energy are open to all and driving change from a local level.”

“It’s important this project remains community owned and we are delighted REFD secured lending from Thrive Renewables & Energy Prospects Co-operative. We are pleased to be working with the REFD board to support this transition and help the society to continue to support local community projects.”

“We are really pleased that Thrive Renewables Ltd and Energy Prospects Co-operative, a community energy lender, came together to lend the Society the funds needed to keep our wind turbines in community ownership. We look forward to working alongside Energy4All in generating clean energy and providing tangible benefits to our local community for years to come.”