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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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"Community Benefits"

Strathdearn shop and cafe

Hagshaw Energy Cluster

Buchanan Community Hydro

The 9CC Group

Crossdykes wind farm

Local Electricity Discount Schemes (LEDS)

Glenorchy and Innishail Community Council

Dumfriesshire East Community Benefit Group (DECBG)

Cree Valley Community Council

Vattenfall Unlock our Future Fund

Glenkens and District Trust (GDT)

Burnfoot cluster

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