Low Carbon Hub – Solar Rooftop Pipeline
Project Summary
- Project Value: £833,000 for 2 projects in current pipeline
- Timescale: Summer/ Autumn 2025
- Status: Investment Ready
- Contact: info@lowcarbonhub.org
The Low Carbon Hub Solar Rooftop Pipeline aims to develop a pipeline of large roof-mounted renewable energy projects across businesses, schools and community buildings throughout Oxfordshire. By increasing local renewable energy generation, the project will support the county’s transition to a low-carbon future, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and contribute to broader climate action goals.
Outcomes
- Successful renewable energy installations will provide a positive perception of a zero-carbon, community energy system
- Together, the two installations currently in the pipeline will save 236.3 tonnes of CO2e every year
- Host organisations will save on electricity bills
Other
Organisation
The project is led by Oxfordshire’s Low Carbon Hub.
Total Cost
The two installations in the pipeline will cost £833,000.
Remaining
A total of £833,000 will need to be secured.
ROI
The investment return is an annual 5% fixed rate.
Timings
The project is due to get underway in Summer/Autumn 2025.
Investment
Direct, co-investment and pooled investment will all be considered alongside blended finance. Investors are asked to invest in the entire portfolio to spread the risk.
Land Ownership
Landowners will enter into a rooftop lease and receive lower cost electricity.
Supporting Information
The figures shown represent two pipeline projects, at Keble College and Evotec, which are investment-ready.