Bourne View BK

Welcome to your
Place-Based
Power future

On the SNRG SmartGrid at Bourne View, Hook Norton.

About SNRG

At SNRG, our name embodies our philosophy – the whole is greater than the sum of its parts; by connecting the 12 homes and community center at Bourne View, Hook Norton with a SNRG SmartGrid, their collective capability unlocks a powerful synergy that allows us to:

SNRG INVESTORS:

THE SMARTGRID AT BOURNE VIEW

SmartGrid Overview

Bourne View is being developed by Hook Norton Community Land Trust (HNCLT) and is located in Hook Norton, a lovely town in the Oxfordshire countryside.

THE SMARTGRID AT BOURNE VIEW

Rooftop Solar

289 rooftop solar PV panels are connected directly to the Bourne View SNRG SmartGrid. These panels will be funded, installed, and maintained by SNRG.

THE SMARTGRID AT BOURNE VIEW

Solar Generation

The rooftop solar PV panels are estimated to generate up to 52,383kWh annually, and through the SNRG SmartGrid meet an estimated 54.1% of the Bourne View residents’ demand with local, low-cost, low-carbon solar power.

THE SMARTGRID AT BOURNE VIEW

Communal Storage

SNRG will fund, install, and maintain a communal battery on the Bourne View SNRG SmartGrid. This will be used to store excess rooftop solar PV and also store low-cost, low-carbon grid electricity bought at night.

THE SMARTGRID AT BOURNE VIEW

Low-carbon Power

We estimate that the rooftop solar PV will avoid 448 tonnes of CO2e over the lifespan of the SmartGrid.

THE SMARTGRID AT BOURNE VIEW

Low-cost Power

We PROMISE you that your prices will always be at least 10% below the OFGEM Default Price Cap.

Harnessing the communal power

A traditional Approach

In the UK, household electricity consumption often peaks at times that don’t coincide with sunlight hours – like turning on the kettle for your morning or evening cuppa. This misalignment means that the average UK home with 10 solar panels will use less than half of the solar power produced. The surplus? It’s exported back to the grid for far less than what it costs to buy electricity from the grid! We believe this is not only unfair but a waste of low-cost, low-carbon electricity.

→ A traditional approach

The SNRG SmartGrid approach

Traditional approach

1 → Household Meter 

2 → Rooftop Solar PV

DNO/iDNO Public Network Home 1

1 → Household Meter

2 → Rooftop Solar PV

24hr consumption home 1

→ Using electricity from the grid 
→ Using solar electricity
→ Sending unused solar electricity back to the grid

1 → Household Meter

2 → Rooftop Solar PV

→ Using electricity from the grid 
→ Using solar electricity
→ Sending unused solar electricity back to the grid

Harnessing the communal power

The SNRG SmartGrid approach

Rooftop solar PV is connected directly to the SNRG SmartGrid, which means your home can access the power from the 289 rooftop panels plus the large communal battery storage system on the Bourne View SNRG SmartGrid. The SNRG SmartGrid ensures that you will only ever pay for the electricity your home uses, while the communal-wide network minimises the wasteful export of low-cost, low-carbon solar power back to the grid while equally maximising the benefits and savings for all homes on the SNRG SmartGrid.

A traditional approach

→ The SNRG SmartGrid approach

the SmaRTgrid approach

1 → Household Meter

2 → Rooftop Solar PV

3 → Household Smart Meter

4 → Rooftop Solar PV

DNO/iDNO
Public Network SNRG SmartGrid
private wire network Home 2

1 → Household Meter 

2 → Rooftop Solar PV 

3 → Household Smart Meter

4 → Rooftop Solar PV

24hr consumption home 2

→ Using electricity from the grid 
→ Using solar electricity
→ Using electricity from the communal battery 
→ Unused solar electricity charging the communal battery

1 → Household Meter 

2 → Rooftop Solar PV 

3 → Household Smart Meter

4 → Rooftop Solar PV

→ Using electricity from the grid 
→ Using solar electricity
→ Using electricity from the communal battery 
→ Unused solar electricity charging the communal battery

Low-cost, low-carbon electricity

Low-cost,
low-carbon electricity

Supplied exclusively to you by SNRG

SNRG provides low-cost, low-carbon electricity exclusively to homes connected to our private wire SmartGrid. If you’re reading this, you could be one of the lucky ones!
When the sun shines, much of your electricity will come from the communal rooftop solar PV array. During periods when solar or battery energy isn’t sufficient, we’ll supply low-cost, low-carbon electricity from the grid.
As with any electricity provider, SNRG will send you monthly bills—either by paper or digitally—that you can pay through a variety of convenient methods. You’ll also have access to an online account, the SNRG app, and our customer service team, available via phone or email.
Our mission is to keep you satisfied for as long as you live in your home. That’s why we’re focused on delivering outstanding service in three key areas:
→ Better Pricing
We pledge to beat the Ofgem Default Tariff Cap by at least 15%, ensuring that our prices remain the most competitive for your home.
→ Exceptional Customer Service
We understand the frustration of long hold times and delayed responses. That’s why we’ve committed to having the highest customer service staff-to-customer ratio in the industry, providing you with unparalleled support.
→ Sustainable Energy
Solar energy used directly where it’s generated is among the lowest-carbon energy sources available, making it a cornerstone of our commitment to sustainability.

Customer Support:

P: 020 3576 6103

E: [email protected]

Customer Service
Operations Hours:

Solar PV and battery storage

Funded, maintained and operated by SNRG

SNRG has funded the SmartGrid at Bourne View which includes:

→ The rooftop solar PV
→ The communal battery
→ The energy metering hardware and software

SNRG will also maintain and operate all of the above. This means you will never have to worry.