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.

Heat Smart Orkney

Community Benefits Islands Local Energy Systems Onshore Wind

Micro District Heating and Electric Minibus Charging Project

Community Owned Hydro Local Energy Systems

Applecross Micro Hydro: Local Power (Hydro to Heat Scheme)

Hydro Local Energy Systems

Ardgour Outdoor Centre Hydro Power Utilisation Project

Hydro Local Energy Systems

Dalavich Hydro

Onshore Wind Shared Ownership

Neilston Community Wind Farm

Onshore Wind Shared Ownership

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Heat Smart Orkney

Micro District Heating and Electric Minibus Charging Project

Applecross Micro Hydro: Local Power (Hydro to Heat Scheme)

Ardgour Outdoor Centre Hydro Power Utilisation Project

Dalavich Hydro

Neilston Community Wind Farm

Ardrishaig Community Trust

Case Studies

Filters

Technology

Project Type

Theme

Heat Smart Orkney

Micro District Heating and Electric Minibus Charging Project

Applecross Micro Hydro: Local Power (Hydro to Heat Scheme)

Ardgour Outdoor Centre Hydro Power Utilisation Project

Dalavich Hydro

Neilston Community Wind Farm

Ardrishaig Community Trust

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