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Project model: solar PV installation on a community building

This project model is aimed at local communities looking to install solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on a community building.

Project overview: Solar development options

Part of our Solar PV module. This section looks at different model options for developing your solar PV project.

Project plan template

Use this excel template to help develop your project plan.

Recommendations to communities, from communities

Part of our Community Benefits income for net zero resource. This section looks at recommendations by communities to others.

Renewable Heat Incentive

All you need to know about the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI).

Requesting quotations from installers

Applying for CARES funding? We’ve put together some text that you can use when contacting installers for quotations.

Requirements

Part of our project model: installing solar PV panels on a community building. This section looks at what you'll need before you get started.

Requirements

Project model: refurbished wind generation (grid connected). This section looks at what you'll need if you're planning a wind project.

Requirements

Part of our project model: new wind generation (grid connected, above 1MW). This section looks at requirements.

RHI degression

Part of our Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) resource. This section looks at the degression mechanism which regulates the level of RHI payments.

Scoring sheet for tenders received to develop a Community Action Plan

A scoring sheet for tenders received to develop a Community Action Plan.

Securing a site

All you need to know about securing a site for your project.

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