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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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"Hydro"

Buchanan Community Hydro

Knoydart energy security project

Kinlochbervie Community Hydro Scheme

Apple Juice community hydro

Catrine Community Renewables

ACCESS: Assisting Communities to Connect to Electric Sustainable Sources

Strathnairn Community Benefit Fund

BroomPower Community Hydro

River Avich community hydro scheme

Energise Galashiels

H3 – Hillfoots Heat and Hydropower

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

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