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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.

Cree Valley Community Council

Greencraig Community Wind Turbine

Memorandum of Understanding for community shared ownership of Sallachy Wind Farm

Loch Ness Hub

Glenkens and District Trust (GDT)

Vattenfall Unlock our Future Fund

Sandwell community workshop solar PV system

Burnfoot cluster

Glenurquhart Centre

Solar Connected Communities: West Kilbride Community Association

Foula Electricity Trust wind turbine upgrade

St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh

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