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About Jon Halle

Jon is a co-founder of the Big Solar Co-op and of Sharenergy Co-operative

Progress on site

At long last following the recent floods we have finally been successful in placing the coffer dams at the sluice gate and the tailrace exit . There still remain some small water leaks but we are reasonably confident that these can … Continue reading

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Work continues after floods

Our hydro installation will go ahead as planned despite some of the worst floods in the Rea for around 60 years. Many people will have seen news reports of the severe floods at Neen Sollars. As well as the damage … Continue reading

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Neen Sollars shares allocated: local power in action

The share allocations have finally been finished and the share certificates sent out. The project has been remarkably successful in getting local support with over 90% of members coming from within 30 miles of the site. A deposit has been … Continue reading

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Share offer complete

We’re delighted to say the share offer is complete for Neen Sollars. After a late rush we ended up 5% oversubscribed. We will be allocating shares based on proximity to the site over the next days and share certificates will … Continue reading

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Neen Sollars Share offer extension

We are nearly there – over 90% of the money raised. Therefore we have decided to extend the deadline just until Friday 11 May. If you have already applied for shares already you may wish to consider increasing your holding … Continue reading

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Special Announcement

You may have heard the sad news about the death of Mrs Angela Bettinson on March 9th. She and her husband, John, owners of Tetstill Mill, have been the most wonderful supporters of our project to establish community hydropower on … Continue reading

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Special Announcement

It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the death of Mrs Angela Bettinson and in deference to the Bettinson family at this difficult time we have decided to put active promotion of our share offer on hold … Continue reading

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Quarter of the way there

We have reached 25% of our target as of today -thanks to everyone and keep them coming! If you need a hard copy of the share offer document please tell us (there’s a quick form on the website to request … Continue reading

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Hydro project in the news

The project has received more coverage on the BBC website, detailing our recently launched share offer.

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Neen Sollars Community Hydro Share Offer Document

The Share Offer Document has now been added to the Downloads section (direct link).

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