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Electrical energy storage

All you need to know about electrical energy storage.

Electricity markets

An introduction to the range of electrical market options available, if you're deciding what electrical export path to take.

Eligibility

Part of our Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) resource. This section looks at eligibility criteria for those wishing to apply.

Energy masterplans

Part of our ‘Local Energy Plans and beyond’ resource. This section looks at energy masterplans.

Establishing a community group

A guide to the role of the community group, including different possible legal entities and what support is available.

Feasibility study and hydrodynamic review of Cuan Sound

Produced by Aquatera Ltd for Luing Community Council in 2018, this report looks into the feasibility of a tidal project in the Isle of Luing.

Feed-in-Tariff

All you need to know about the Feed-in-Tariff (FiT).

Further information

Part of our Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) resource. This section provides useful links and sources of information to find out more about the RHI.

Further information

Part of our Solar PV module. This section includes sources of further information to help you with your project.

Getting the governance right

A guide to good governance and some key principles to consider when selecting governance arrangements.

Getting the right advice for your shared ownership project

Part of our shared ownership module. This section looks at how to get the right professional advice for your shared ownership project.

Grid connection

A guide to the grid connection process, including an overview of the electricity distribution system.

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