Name: Community Energy in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
Start: 2026-02-27T11:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-27T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Liskeard Library

A training event to share insights, build connections, and explore funding to accelerate community-scale renewables in Cornwall and the IOS.
About this Event

“Community energy is back on the table in the UK in a big way.” Regen

Community Energy in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly builds on the success of the Plugging In event on 14 October and comes at a critical moment for the sector. Delivered in collaboration with key partners, the event will bring together community groups, local authorities, and sector experts to share insights, make connections, and explore the growing support and funding available to accelerate community-scale renewables in Cornwall.

The event is delivered in partnership with Cornwall Climate Action Network and Community Energy Plus, who are leading work to form a Community Energy Network for our region, with contributions from the South West Net Zero Hub and Cornwall Council. Together, they will explore national and regional ambitions, including the government’s commitment to scale community energy from 500MW to 8GW by 2030, a 16-fold scale up in the next five years.

Community energy delivers environmental, financial, and social benefits, and our region has a significant opportunity to lead the way. With increasing funding and support, this event will help shape the next phase of community-led renewable energy projects across the county.

This event is one of four planned for 2026 that focus on community energy, including the development of a Community Energy Network in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Details of the follow-on events are listed below.

Green Energy, Nature Recovery, & Local Food Show, Sat 16 May 2026
Event co-hosted by Wadebridge Renewable Energy Network, Late June, details TBC
The Third Great Cornish Green Energy Summit, Sun 13 Sep 2026

Key details

Refreshments: Delicious complimentary lunch and refreshments included.
Eligibility: This training event is available to employees of Cornwall or Isles of Scilly businesses, and is open to anyone interested in developing or supporting community scale renewable energy projects
Fee: Free
Deadline for applications: Friday 20 February 2025
To apply: Register here or contact [email protected] and a member of our team will get back to you.
Access: Liskeard Library has lift access. It is a 15-minute walk, or a short bus or taxi ride, from Liskeard Train Station. A public car park is located nearby, and a park and ride is available with free parking, there is also a free car park at Liskeard Leisure Centre (15 minute walk away).

More details about the event are available

This course is part of the Future is Green project which is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Cornwall Council is responsible for managing projects funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund through the Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Good Growth Programme.