Resources
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...