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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.
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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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Project overview: Solar development options

Part of our Solar PV module. This section looks at different model options for developing your solar PV project.

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Local energy supply

Part of our Solar PV module. This section looks at local energy supply.

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Oakwood visitor centre

Sunart Community Company (SCC) is a registered Scottish charity based in Strontian, on the north shore of Loch Sunart in the highlands. Its mission st...

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Acharacle Community Centre

Location: Acharacle, Highland

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Dunblane bowling club

Technology: solar photovoltaic (PV) panels

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Findon Hall

Technology: air-to-air heat pump and solar panels

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Eaglesham Bowling Club

Technology: 4kW solar photovoltaic (PV) panels Location: Eaglesham, East Renfrewshire CARES funding: £4,021.71 capital grant Date installed/operation...

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CentreStage village

Technology: solar photovoltaic (PV) panels Location: Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire CARES funding: £19,488.70 capital grant Date installed/operational: Se...

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Ardross Community Hall

Technology: solar photovoltaic (PV) panels

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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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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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Requirements

Part of our project model: installing solar PV panels on a community building. This section looks at what you'll need before you get started.

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