Sun-Powered Future Secured for St Ann with Emmanuel Church

01/10/2026

The community served by St Ann with Emmanuel Church in Nottingham are celebrating the successful completion of a new solar PV system and battery storage installation, a project made possible through a £20,286 grant from FCC Communities Foundation.

The newly installed 8kW solar photovoltaic (PV) system, together with over 10kWh of battery storage capacity, is now operational and helping the church reduce energy costs, improve environmental sustainability and safeguard the future of this important community facility.

The church building is used extensively by a wide range of community organisations, including House of Pain Wrestling, the Seventh-day Adventist Church, the Ethiopian Church, a parent and toddler group and Hope Nottingham Food Bank. The new renewable energy system will help ensure the building remains an affordable and welcoming space for these groups and the wider community for many years to come.

Mr Densel Davy, Licensed Lay Minister and Vice Chair of the Parochial Church Council of St Ann with Emmanuel Church, said: "We are delighted to see this project completed and already making a difference. The solar PV and battery storage system will help us reduce our energy bills, improve our environmental impact and strengthen our ability to serve the many people who use our church every week. We are incredibly grateful to FCC Communities Foundation for fully funding this project and helping us invest in a more sustainable future for our church and community."

FCC Communities Foundation awards grants for community, conservation and heritage projects through funds donated by FCC Environment via the Landfill Communities Fund

Cheryl Raynor, Grant Manager at FCC Communities Foundation, said: "We are delighted to see this project successfully completed. Community facilities such as St Ann with Emmanuel Church play a vital role in bringing people together and providing support to local residents. Thanks to this new solar energy system, the church will benefit from lower operating costs and improved sustainability, helping it continue serving the community for years to come. We are proud to have fully funded this important project."

The completed installation marks a significant step forward in the church's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint while creating long-term savings that can be reinvested into community activities and services.

Pictured below are community members with members of the Parochial Church Council along with images of the church and the solar panel installation.