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What is shared ownership?

Part of our shared ownership module. This section looks at what shared ownership is and explains different structures.

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How Local Energy Scotland can help

We can help your community with your new wind generation project. Advice – We have a network of Local Development Officers across Scotland to p...

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Implementation

There are several steps to implementing your project; we have listed these below. Confirm funding, any conditions, claiming procedure and cashflow pr...

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Due diligence and financial close

All forms of funding will require some level of diligence to be undertaken; the extent required will be defined by the organisations providing finance...

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Development and delivery

You will need to carry out the following activities to get your project underway. Remember to apply to CARES for financial support during development ...

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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 durin...

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Key challenges

Subsidy-free wind development is high risk if costs are above average. You will need to meet the above requirements due to several key challenges whic...

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Requirements

There are a few things you’ll need to take your project forward. A commitment to invest time and significant effort in the project. A person with r...

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Capital funding and income

There are several reasons why capital funding based only on project viability is difficult to secure; we outline these in our guide.

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How Local Energy Scotland can help

If you're thinking of installing a refurbished wind turbine (grid-connected), we can help you with advice, resources and funding.

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Implementation

There are several steps to implementing your refurbished wind turbine project; we outline these in our project model.

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Developing your project

If you're planning to refurbish a grid-connected wind turbine, you will need to carry out certain activities to get your project underway.

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