Have Your Say on a Smarter, Fairer Energy Future — Take the SVPP Survey

A pioneering project is underway on the Isle of Wight to create a Social Virtual Power Plant (SVPP) — and local people are being asked to help shape it.

The SVPP is about making sure everyone can benefit from the transition to a smarter, more flexible energy system. By connecting solar panels, battery storage, and smart energy technologies in people’s homes, the project will create a ‘virtual power plant’ — reducing pressure on the grid, cutting carbon emissions, and helping households save money.

But what makes the SVPP different is its focus on fairness. This is not just a technical trial — it’s a community-driven initiative aimed at including those who might otherwise be left behind. Whether you already have solar panels or not, your views matter.

We’re inviting residents to take part in a short online survey to help us understand:

• How people currently use energy
• What barriers they face in accessing smart technologies
• What support they would need to take part in the SVPP

Your feedback will directly shape how the project is delivered — and who it helps.

https://bit.ly/SVPP-IOW

The SVPP is funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero through the South West Net Zero Hub, with local delivery led by Green Isle of Wight CIC and partners.

For more information contact:

Lisa Beaney

lisa@greeniow.org.uk