Power to the People: Community Energy in Action | Afsheen Kabir Rashid

In this episode, Dave and Matt speak with Afsheen Kabir Rashid, CEO of Repowering London and a leader in the UK’s community energy movement. Afsheen shares how her early experiences in India and Saudi Arabia shaped her commitment to social justice, sustainability, and community-led solutions.

They explore the journey of Brixton Energy Solar, the UK’s first community-owned solar power station on a social housing estate, and how it became a blueprint for empowering residents to take control of local energy. Along the way, Afsheen discusses the challenges of engaging communities, creating equitable governance, and making clean energy tangible and accessible to all.

Together, they reflect on the ripple effects of community energy projects – how local investment and collective ownership strengthen neighbourhoods, foster skills and volunteering, and give people agency over the places they live.

To find out more about the great work happening at Repowering London, visit: https://www.repowering.org.uk/

And visit https://brixtonenergy.co.uk/ to find out more about Afsheen’s work with Brixton Energy Solar.