Rob Hopkins: The Story of Transition in 10 Objects

Number 10 – Beer

The Ouse Valley Energy Service Company (Ovesco) is one of the offshoots of Transition Lewes focused on the installation of renewables in and around the town as well as promoting energy conservation and local economic resilience. In 2011 it took on its most exciting and ambitious project to date installing a 98kW solar photovoltaic array on the roof of local brewery, Harveys. This will turn the building into one of the first community-owned solar power stations in the country.  more…