Renewable energy done differently

Delivering community-focused energy projects at scale

Public Power Solutions are pleased to confirm the successful acquisition of our development business, including our development team and our current solar and storage pipeline, by Ethical Power , which was completed on 31st March. To read our joint press release in full please click here

PPS, now known as Ethical Power Development, is a unique organisation

We deliver community focussed renewable energy projects at scale. We also offer bespoke consultancy services throughout the UK.

Our business delivers energy projects that maximise benefits to private landowners, public sector organisations and the communities they serve.

Our track record speaks for itself:

  • The UK’s first solar farm funded by council-backed solar bonds sold directly to the public

  • One of the UK’s largest standalone electricity battery storage facilities with a permitted capacity of 50MW

  • The UK’s first ISA-eligible community solar bond issued with Abundance Investment

  • One of the UK’s largest solar farms developed in partnership with the Science Museum, 62MW, with a community benefit fund focusing on learning, science and technology

  • The UK’s first OJEU-compliant Dynamic Framework for solar projects in the public sector

Through Ethical Power Group of companies, we also offer EPC services and asset management services for solar and battery storage schemes. 

PPS, now known as Ethical Power Development, is working on behalf of landowners and public sector organisations to deliver projects which not only contribute to the nation’s net zero targets and energy security, but also deliver tangible benefits to local communities.

If you are a landowner interested in what a renewable energy project could mean for you, or a public sector body looking for development support, please get in touch.

Our approach

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Tackling climate change

Climate change is already affecting everyone. We need to take urgent action to restrict the rise in global temperatures to 1.5 degrees Celsius, and individuals, companies and public sector organisations must all play a part. The UK government has set a target of decarbonising our power supplies by 2035; increasing renewable energy generation is critical to achieving this.

Public Power Solutions works with our clients to maximise their assets to reduce carbon emissions and help tackle climate change.

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Tackling the ecological emergency

Coupled with a climate change emergency, we are also in the middle of an ecological emergency. Renewable energy projects provide an opportunity to tackle both. By allowing soil to restore naturally and introducing, and actively managing, new habitats we create a Biodiversity Net Gain and reinforce wider green infrastructure networks.

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Sharing with communities

More locally produced renewable energy provides a chance to reset thinking on how communities can benefit from renewable energy projects. At the core of our schemes we provide annual community funding pots for local communities and a chance to invest over the longer term, starting at just £5.

Our technologies

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Solar PV

Solar farms generate electricity cleanly, quietly, and reliably using a predictable, abundant energy source, the sun!

A solar farm development is a completely reversible, time-limited land use. With ‘benefits stacking’ the land can continue in agricultural use with livestock grazing alongside the panels and ecological enhancements to boost biodiversity.

At the end of the solar farm’s life the land can revert to solely agricultural use with ease. The soil quality is likely to have benefited from a rest from intensive agriculture.

Solar is now one of the cheapest energy-generating technologies and provides a home-grown source of power, boosting our energy security.

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Battery storage

Battery Energy Storage Systems enable energy generated by renewables, such as solar and wind, to be stored and then released onto the grid when the power is needed most. This helps to keep energy costs down and the grid to work more efficiently.

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EV charging

Growing numbers of people are moving to electric vehicles, as the sale of new petrol and diesel cars will be banned from 2030. However, supply of public EV charging infrastructure is currently lagging demand. This can include solar carports as well as standalone EV chargers.

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Solar carports

Solar carports can be used on both surface and multi-storey car parks enabling renewable electicity generation alongside parking. They provide shelter for vehicles, and the electricity generated can be connected to the national grid, or used on site for charging electric vehicles. They provide an additional income for site owners, whilst innovative schemes can incorporate rainwater harvesting or even advertising.

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