You will need to carry out the following activities to get your project underway. Remember to apply to CARES for financial support during development if eligible.
- Contract with an appropriate consultant to develop the project further.
- Develop in stages, to address and mitigate risk and reduce abortive costs.
- Seek quotes from contractors for all site development activities.
- A lead consultant and/or project manager’s role description should include:
- maintaining all records, budget, programme, reports and risk register
- identifying and selecting a preferred wind turbine(s)
- full project design and specification including civil and electrical works
- programming and delivery of all site and habitat surveys and assessments
- preparing and submitting a comprehensive planning application
- preparing and submitting a grid connection application
- engaging with the landowner and neighbours, where applicable
- defining future operations and maintenance requirements and costs
- supporting the procurement of appropriate legal advice/work
- supporting the project find suitable finance and financial advice
- obtaining quotes and supporting the procurement of all contractors.
- Consider options for project finance; this can be a mix of sources:
- talk to Lenders about Project Finance, Personal or Business Loans
- community organisation may seek grants and donations
- consider crowd funding, share offers or community bonds.
- Agree target programme with your consultant and contractor as appropriate.
Tip: Community Shares Scotland provides advice and support in raising community funding.
