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Monitoring, reporting, evaluating

This guide highlights important mechanisms for enabling accountability and transparency, including establishing a monitoring framework.

New community energy development models in Scotland

This report aims to give an independent assessment of the potential for successful delivery models of community energy projects.

Options appraisal: phase two screening matrix

If you're carrying out an options appraisal, this template will help you compare your options.

Overcoming grid connection issues for community energy

A research paper from Cornwall Energy about overcoming grid connection issues for community energy projects.

Part one: Acknowledging CARES support

Part of our 'Acknowledging CARES support and promoting your project' guide.

Part three: Hints and tips on promoting your project

Part of our 'Acknowledging CARES support and promoting your project' guide.

Part two: Your project’s case study

Part of our 'Acknowledging CARES support and promoting your project' guide.

Partnerships and collaborations

A look at how partnership and collaboration could benefit your organisation.

Planning

A guide to planning your renewable energy project.

Preparation

There is a lot you will need to do before you can install solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on a community building; we outline how to prepare.

Preparing for installation

There is a lot you will need to do before you can install a turbine. Apply to CARES for financial support during preparation and development, where el...

Preparing for installation

There is a lot you will need to do before you can install your wind turbine and we’ve listed these below. Apply to CARES for financial support du...

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