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We are so looking forward to gathering with other local sustainability and eco organisations at the Faringdon Big Green ...
04/06/2026

We are so looking forward to gathering with other local sustainability and eco organisations at the Faringdon Big Green Day, on Saturday 6th June in the Corn Exchange.

Come and see our colleagues at Westmill Sustainable Energy Trust to find out about how we generate green energy at Westmill, the history of our co-operatives, our educational resources, and how you can be a part of our future!

We will have lots of models on display to show you how renewable energy works - come along and have a go!

📢 Don't miss your chance to sign up for this brilliant day with WeSET, together with Dr Dom Davies, and the incredible K...
27/05/2026

📢 Don't miss your chance to sign up for this brilliant day with WeSET, together with Dr Dom Davies, and the incredible Kremena Dimitrova!

Starting the day with a tour of Westmill wind and solar farms, the afternoon session includes a creative workshop at the National Trust Coleshill stables, looking at how communities can tell their own sustainability stories.

We held similar in-school sessions earlier this year, which were a big hit and produced some fantastic artwork!

The workshops are open to anyone and completely free - sign up now by emailing [email protected] or [email protected].

On Saturday 16th May we hosted an incredible day at The King's Centre, Oxford, where members of the Westmill Wind and So...
20/05/2026

On Saturday 16th May we hosted an incredible day at The King's Centre, Oxford, where members of the Westmill Wind and Solar Co-Operative came together to discuss plans and possibilities for the futures of the co-ops.

It was wonderful to hear the views of our members first-hand, and collaborate with them to explore how the wind and solar farms could develop, expand our impact and support the sector to grow.

The whole day was a fantastic example of co-operative principles in action, with lots of lively discussion and debate, and members working together to consider the next phase for the co-operatives.

Thank you to our members, who continue to inspire us to investigate opportunities, try new approaches and push forward innovation within the sector. Your support is the key to our success 💚



Thanks to Richardcavephotography for capturing some great images of the day, and to the Directors of Osney Lock Hydro for giving an amazing tour of the first community-owned hydro to be built on the Thames to Westmill members.

📢 We are proud to announce that one of the founders of Westmill Wind Farm Co-Operative and Chair of WeSET, Mike Blanch, ...
07/05/2026

📢 We are proud to announce that one of the founders of Westmill Wind Farm Co-Operative and Chair of WeSET, Mike Blanch, has been appointed as Chair of the newly-formed Community Energy England Wind Working Group.

With a background in onshore and offshore wind, as well as over 25 years in consultancy within the sector, Mike brings a wealth of experience in community wind projects.

Mike is looking forward to getting stuck into his new role and excited about what the group will achieve:

"Together, we hope to share good practice, offer sound advice and identify what is required to develop robust projects that work commercially. This means working collaboratively with those who set policy and helping to steer the valuable asset of community enthusiasm towards the development of viable community wind projects".

Congratulations, Mike! 🎉

We were delighted to see the fascinating results of a study on Corn Buntings at Westmill, which was published this week:...
02/04/2026

We were delighted to see the fascinating results of a study on Corn Buntings at Westmill, which was published this week: https://britishbirds.co.uk/journal/article/observations-use-solar-park-corn-buntings-southern-england

In their study, Ben Secker and his colleagues show that these delicate, endangered species can thrive alongside a solar park which is carefully managed, with little intervention, and in accordance with nature. The park provides nesting materials for these beautiful birds, and offers them a safe place to feed and fledge their young.

Located on an organic farm, Westmill is a haven for wildlife, with other studies undertaken at the site showing that a wide variety of wildflowers and insects also flourish there. Sheep graze under the turbines and around the solar farm, using the panels as shelter from the elements, keeping the grass short and spreading seeds around the site.

It truly is an inspiring example of renewable energy working with nature, and shows that we can generate energy and support wildlife at the same time.

Book yourself onto a tour of the site to find out more about how we manage Westmill to encourage biodiversity and protect nature: https://westmillenergy.coop/visit-westmill/ -tours

If you are carrying out research and would like to work together, please contact us via our website.

As Westmill begins to spring back to life, we are excited to send out our Spring newsletter, with news, updates and even...
19/03/2026

As Westmill begins to spring back to life, we are excited to send out our Spring newsletter, with news, updates and events from Westmill Energy 🌷 🐝 🐣

Did you miss it? No problem! Sign up here to receive the next edition: https://tinyurl.com/bdzy5666

This year, World Wildlife Day celebrates medicinal and aromatic plants, like this beautiful knapweed, which grows in the...
03/03/2026

This year, World Wildlife Day celebrates medicinal and aromatic plants, like this beautiful knapweed, which grows in the warmer months at Westmill.

With a huge range of native wildflowers, birds and insects filling the air over the summer with their buzzes, humming and calls, Westmill becomes a wonderful place to reconnect with the natural world.

Book yourself onto a tour of Westmill and experience our beautiful wildlife haven for yourself: https://westmillenergy.coop/



Big thanks to Hollie Blaydes for her stunning photo of summer at Westmill 😍

We are so looking forward to inspiring young minds at the Festival of Tomorrow and Brookes Science Bazaar in Oxford this...
19/02/2026

We are so looking forward to inspiring young minds at the Festival of Tomorrow and Brookes Science Bazaar in Oxford this weekend.

Join our workshops on sustainability and renewable energy, and learn about the wonders of wind and solar power! 🌞💨 Hope to see you there!

https://www.festivaloftomorrow.com/
https://www.brookes.ac.uk/science-bazaar

Are you holding a sustainable education event that we can get involved with? Contact us via our website if we can help.

https://westmillenergy.coop/what-we-do/support-schools/

Let’s shape a greener future together!

⏰ Westmill Sustainable Energy Trust are seeking an Honorary Treasurer/Trustee to oversee financial matters for the educa...
13/02/2026

⏰ Westmill Sustainable Energy Trust are seeking an Honorary Treasurer/Trustee to oversee financial matters for the educational charity.

If you have financial experience and are looking for an opportunity to get involved in sustainable education, then this role could be for you!

Find out more about the role on our website: https://westmillenergy.coop/westmill-job-vacancies/

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