Local energy is the delivery of renewable energy projects involving a range of public, private and community organisations for the benefit of local consumers operating within a defined area.
An introduction to Local Energy
Don't know where to begin?
Our guide to getting started
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Local contacts
The Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) offers a range of financial support to local energy projects. We can also help you with ongoing support, mentoring, advice and more.
An introduction to funding
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Contact your Local Development Officer
Our free resources are here to help you with your local energy project. Explore our list of guides and reports, download resources, find a partner and more.
Resources overview
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Partnerships are essential to delivering your community energy project. Here you can find project contractors, help to get you started and sites available for community energy opportunities.
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Contact Local Energy Scotland
Be inspired by our selection of projects and case studies that feature useful hints and details on projects undertaken. CARES looks to support innovation in Scotland’s renewable energy industry and to encourage learning by example.
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Latest Case Study Maryburgh Men’s Shed
Local Energy Scotland is a consortium that administers and manage the Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES).
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Latest Post Over £5.5 million in grant funding has been awarded through the Community Energy Generation Growth Fund

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Requirements

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

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ISKCON Scotland

Technologies: air source heat pumps, solar PV array, solar water heaters, energy storage Location: Lesmahagow, South Lanarkshire CARES funding: £50,7...

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Capital funding and income

Part of our project model: refurbished wind generation (grid connected). This section looks at sources of capital funding and income.

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How Local Energy Scotland can help

Part of our project model: refurbished wind generation (grid connected). This section looks at how we can help.

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Implementation

Part of our project model: refurbished wind generation (grid connected). This section looks at implementation.

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Developing your project

Part of our project model: refurbished wind generation (grid connected). This section looks at how to prepare to get your project underway.

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Preparing for installation

Part of our project model: refurbished wind generation (grid connected). This section looks at how to prepare for installation.

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Key challenges

Part of our project model: refurbished wind generation (grid connected). This section looks at key challenges.

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Requirements

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

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Inch Park Community Sports Club

Technologies: Solar PV, LED lighting Location: Inch Park Community Sports Club, Edinburgh CARES funding: £8,280 capital grant, Let’s Do Net Zero Co...

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How Local Energy Scotland can help

Part of our site guide: energy options for community buildings. This section looks at how we can help.

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Benefits of typical solutions

Part of our site guide: energy options for community buildings. This section looks at the benefits of typical solutions, including installing renewabl...

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