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Case studies

The Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) has already supported many communities across Scotland to install renewable technologies and benefit from the transition to net zero.

Watch our video to find out how CARES supports communities to decarbonise their community buildings, and our video celebrating community energy successes.

Browse our case studies and be inspired.

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Tiree Community Enterprise Limited

Learn how Tiree Community Enterprise Limited used ...

Foula Electricity Trust wind turbine upgrade

Development of hydrogen projects in Scotland

Outer Hebrides Hydrogen Market Study

Learning from the Local Energy Challenge Fund

ACCESS: Assisting Communities to Connect to Electric Sustainable Sources

North Uist Wind Turbines

Outer Hebrides Local Energy Hub

Canna Renewable Energy and Electrification

Barra and Vatersay Local Energy Plan

Brae Local Energy Plan

Wind to Agri-Energy

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