Pomona Solar Co-operative

Pomona Solar Co-op was set up and is run by people who want to see the power of the sun harnessed for the benefit of the people of Herefordshire.

They currently have 300kW of solar panels, installed in 2015, silently generating emission-free electricity that is being sold direct to some local businesses, with surplus being exported to the grid.  Each year these panels generate about 280,000 kWh (284,198 kWh in 2019) and they expect them to do the same for many years to come. The installation is owned by their approximately 100 current members.

They are now looking to add more installations around the county, partnering with local communities and businesses that might have good rooftop sites. How about your village hall? Or school? Or a large workshop or warehouse, farm building or factory? They’ll be adding information about how to partner with us very soon.

Their arrays allow Herefordshire to generate its own clean power without needing to import fossil fuel. They provide a local and ethical investment opportunity for local people, helping to diversify the rural economy, keeping jobs and savings locally, as well as improving energy security and helping reduce Herefordshire’s carbon footprint.