SunWorks, a provider of sustainable energy solutions, launched its first ever solar giveaway earlier this year.
The business was looking for something meaningful and unique that could provide community benefit as well as promote renewable energy. The Great Solar Giveaway received many applications from local social enterprises, but it was The Sustainable Cooperative (SCOOP) who the public chose as the winners of the £10,000 solar installation, which was completed last week.
SunWorks was keen to enable SCOOP to start reaping the benefits of solar energy as soon as possible, helping them to continue their amazing work with the advantage of a sustainable power source. The system will produce over 5,000 units of electricity annually, amounting to yearly savings of over £1,000, an amount which would increase as energy prices rise.
Kaspar Wimberley, Co-Founder of The Sustainable Cooperative, shared the non-profit organisation’s delight at being the first winners of the Great Solar Giveaway: “We are super excited and a big thank you to the SunWorks team for creating this opportunity. Thanks to everyone that voted for us and allowing this to happen. This not only helps us today, but significantly protects us for the future against rising energy prices”.
On Friday 6 th September, volunteers from SunWorks joined the team at SCOOP for a collaborative installation and handover of the solar panel system. Mark Brandon, Director of SunWorks, reflected on the day’s success: “It was a day filled with teamwork, great conversations, and celebration. The energy and excitement today have set the tone for even bigger and better things to come next year. Let’s keep the momentum going! I would also like to say a huge thank you to the other three shortlisted entries as well – the votes were incredibly close with 750 votes cast”.
