Community FAQs
What are the Harmony Energy community funds?
All our sites have community funds that support local causes over the project lifetime. Our community funds for BESS projects contribute £100 per MW every year from the start of commercial operations until decommissioning. For solar projects, the community fund amount is based on £10,000 per annum for assets up to 50MW. Thereafter, we allocate a further £10,000 per 50MW per year pro rata.
How do I apply for a community fund grant?
We have partnered with BizGive, a platform which links funders with community groups and third sector organisations seeking funding, to manage the allocation of our community funds. If you have any questions on our current funds, or are keen to apply, please contact the Sustainability Team.
Who is eligible to apply for the community fund?
All local community groups, charities and organisations can apply for funding if they are within the local area.
How do Harmony Energy’s projects contribute to biodiversity?
Harmony strives to develop renewable energy infrastructure in a way that protects and enhances biodiversity and nature. We take accountability for the environmental impact of our operations and supply chain, including our impact on biodiversity, and are proud to be Gold Members of the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.
We have set a target to deliver a biodiversity net gain (“BNG”) at all existing sites and a minimum 10% BNG at newly acquired sites, ahead of the mandatory UK Government BNG target coming into force in 2024. To achieve this, we incorporate nature and biodiversity considerations at each stage of an asset’s lifecycle.
We work with environmental specialists and ecologists to assess biodiversity impacts, dependencies and enhancement opportunities. These assessments inform asset-specific habitat creation and maintenance action plans, which are designed to maximise biodiversity on the Company’s sites.
How do Harmony Energy projects contribute to local jobs and businesses?
We aim to support local economies through our work by using local suppliers where possible and creating high quality jobs at the heart of the energy transition for local people.