Local energy for
Selsey and Sidlesham
About Us
The Ferry Farm community solar array, between Selsey and Sidlesham (West Sussex) has been generating electricity and income from the sun since June 2016. We are a not-for-profit organisation and our surplus income is used to support projects that reduce the local community's energy costs and carbon emissions.
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Selsey and Sidlesham and surrounding areas spend almost £20 million per year on energy, almost all of which leaves the local economy. The Ferry Farm community solar array is a step towards energy being generated and owned locally, with the value retained in the local economy.
​Upgrade your home for less: 80% funding for
20 retrofit surveys in Selsey and Sidlesham!
In partnership with the National Energy Foundation, an independent charity, we are offering heavily subsidised 'SuperHomes Retrofit Plans' to help you make your home cosier, healthier, and more energy efficient. Normally costing £600 + VAT, homeowners will only need to contribute £100—we cover the rest!
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​Register your interest now and don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!
Local Energy Services and Funding
Our solar array generates income from the sun to support energy services and funding for Selsey and Sidlesham. Click the images below for more information.
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Local energy from the Sun!
The community solar farm is made up of 19,000 solar panels, generating 5.4 million kWh of green energy every year. That’s equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of 1,300 homes!
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The solar farm is funded through a £5million 15-year loan from Triodos Bank and £1.15million of community investment from a share offer in 2016 and a bond offer in 2020.
The solar farm earns income from the sale of electricity and a feed-in-tariff which provides an inflation linked income for 20 years.
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Ferry Farm Community Solar Limited
Ferry Farm Community Solar Limited is a not-for-profit community benefit society governed by a board of voluntary directors and professionally managed by Communities for Renewables CIC. Ferry Farm Community Solar is registered under the Co-operatives and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014. Please do get in touch if you are interested in the governance of the society or to discuss ideas that support the local community.
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To view the Rules of the Society, AGM minutes, and other relevant documents please click the button below.