Resources
Shared ownership
An introduction to shared ownership models and how they work, including what to think about when making an investment decision.
Shared ownership good practice principles: supplementary guidance for delivery of joint venture model
Guidance for a joint venture delivery model where a project is owned by a joint venture vehicle or SPV.
Site guide: energy options for community buildings
This site guide outlines considerations for those in control of community buildings looking to make a change in their energy use and carbon emissions.
Solar panels (solar PV)
The solar PV module introduces you to the different ways you can develop a solar photovoltaic (PV) project, including a step-by-step guide.
Solar thermal
An introduction to the different ways you can develop a solar thermal project, including a step-by-step guide.
Sources of finance
An introduction to the different sources of finance available, including which stage of your project they would be suited to.
The project roadmap
An overview of the project roadmap. Developing a renewable project generally follows a similar process, regardless of technology.
What the Onshore Wind Sector Deal means for Scottish communities
This guide was written by Local Energy Scotland and published in September 2025.
Wind
An introduction to the different ways you can develop a wind project, including obtaining and using refurbished or re-manufactured wind turbines.