Solar with battery project financing options in Guernsey 2026

How many solar panels are there in Guernsey?

A solar panel project at a Guernsey charity is now complete and will power about 40 homes, Guernsey Electricity said. There are 310 photovoltaic panels on the roof of the newly reopened Guernsey Rural Occupational Workshop (Grow) site. The charity worked with Guernsey Electricity and The Little Green Energy Company on the scheme.

What is the energy strategy for Guernsey?

The Electricity Strategy for Guernsey covers the period up to 2050. The Committee for the Environment & Infrastructure considered several different ways in which Guernsey could meet its future demand including solar, wind, tidal, additional interconnectors, energy storage and alternative fuels.

Should Guernsey have solar farms?

In response to calls for solar farms in Guernsey, Little Green highlights the potential of brownfield developments for sustainable energy while advocating rooftop solar as the island’s primary path to net-zero. They emphasize the need for environmentally responsible solutions, like agrivoltaics, to balance energy generation with land use.

Does Guernsey need a green economy?

It is essential that Guernsey can manage its own transition to a green economy effectively and so a strategic direction must be set, along with a market structure that supports this, and provide certainty to the energy industry. The Electricity Strategy was approved by the States of Deliberation in September 2023. What was proposed?

How much money does Guernsey fund invest in UK assets?

The report found that Guernsey-based funds currently channel an ongoing £57 billion gross investment into UK-based assets 5. This £57 billion is distributed across a number of asset types, including infrastructure such as clean power generation assets, generating social value for the UK as well as private returns.

Does Guernsey Electricity need a 'accounting unbundling' exercise?

Guernsey Electricity will be required to undertake an 'Accounting Unbundling' exercise which involves separating the accounts associated with various activities undertaken within the business. This is needed to ensure transparency and fairness within the market.