Community Energy in Action With Real Stories and Real Impact

Read on to hear all about the action-packed weekend Connie had with the YNC, or jump straight into the video. Watch the video through this link here! 

Sure, solar power helps address the energy crisis – it’s also a powerful ally in restoring our degraded farmland. It can promote wildflower meadows, act as havens for bees and birds, and enhance ecosystem resilience. Read on to explore how solar and wildlife can not only co-exist, but thrive, when paired together.

We’re big fans of intergenerational approaches at Younity - to truly harness community energy’s potential, we need to mobilise all ages. Younger audiences spark energy, fresh perspectives and succession alongside those who offer invaluable knowledge and who laid the movement's foundations. However, a balanced blend of ages means tapping into the value of young minds.

In a world faced with the challenges of climate change and a problematic reliance on fossil fuels, the concept of community energy can offer a bit of hope. But what exactly is it? And why is it vital in our transition to net zero and a key player in our fight for a greener future?

We're pleased to have launched Younity's third newsletter, full of exciting updates from the Younity HQ. 

We hope everyone has had a good start to 2023, we're so excited for what's to come over the next few months. 

Agrivoltaics is possibly a word you’ve never heard before. In this blog we discuss what it is and why it’s got a big part to play in the transition to renewable energy.