We are thrilled to announce the 2026 SunWorks Solar Giveaway!
SunWorks is proud to launch this year’s Solar Giveaway, made possible thanks to the generous sponsorship of Benest Estates.
Together, we will provide one Jersey charity or social enterprise with a fully funded solar installation worth up to £30,000.
This combined initiative aims to empower local social enterprises with clean, sustainable energy.
Successful applicants will benefit from:
- Access to cutting-edge solar technology to power their operations with renewable energy
- Significant reduction in energy bills, freeing up vital funds for their core work (savings that increase every year as energy prices rise)
- Positive environmental impact through the generation of clean, renewable energy
Applications are now open!
We look forward to receiving entries from passionate local organisations making a difference in our community.
Eligibility Criteria
Please review the following requirements before submitting your application:
- Location: The charity or community initiative must be located within Jersey.
- Legal Status: The organisation must be a registered charity or a recognised community initiative with a clear mission statement.
- Roof Area: The property where the solar installation will be installed must have a suitable roof area for solar panel placement. The roof must be structurally sound and capable of supporting the installation. SunWorks will assist in assessing your roof space(s).
- Ownership: The organisation must own the property where the solar installation will be installed or have written permission by the end of the shortlisting process from the property owner to proceed with the installation. Those without freehold rights or written approval will not be eligible for the final voting.
- Covenants and Listing Issues: There should be no restrictive covenants, legal restrictions, or listing issues that would hinder the installation of solar panels on the property. Any areas which are deemed as being at questionable should have written approval from the relevant government department, building association or similar to ensure the solar is permissible for installation.
- Electrical systems: Properties should have electrical distribution systems that meet a reasonable standard and are ‘fit for purpose.’ This includes particular attention to the main distribution board and any components in contact with electricity. Properties with sub-standard electrical systems must update them at their own expense.
- Public Visibility: The organisation must be willing to participate in promotional activities related to the Solar Installation Giveaway, including media coverage and social media promotion, to include publication of their current and future energy consumption and solar production figures.
- In the event that no submissions are considered to meet the eligibility criteria, SunWorks reserves the right to carry forward this offer to a future period.
Please note that meeting these eligibility criteria does not guarantee selection as the recipient of the solar installation. Solar installations will in themselves be subject to our normal Terms and Conditions
Judging & Shortlist Criteria
Eligible submissions will be shortlisted based on practical and site-specific factors, including:
- Roof size and suitability
- Structural suitability
- Orientation and shading
- Overall potential for solar generation
- Size of the expected energy savings for the organisation
Please note: Shortlisting is not based on the nature or merit of the organisation’s work. We fully recognise and value the incredible contribution that all charities and community groups make across Jersey.
Feedback will be provided to all applicants. Organisations not selected this year are warmly encouraged to apply again in future years.
Final Selection: Shortlisted applications will be put to a public vote and entries placed through out website. It is therefore important that shortlisted organisations have the capacity to help promote and share their application.
The deadline for submissions is Tuesday 30th June 2026.