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Solar panels (solar PV)

The solar PV module introduces you to the different ways you can develop a solar photovoltaic (PV) project, including a step-by-step guide.

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Solar thermal

An introduction to the different ways you can develop a solar thermal project, including a step-by-step guide.

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Biomass

An introduction to the different ways you can develop a biomass project, including a step-by-step guide and links to other useful information.

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Community-owned microgrids and private wire networks

An introduction to community-owned Microgrids and Private Wire Networks, including a step-by-step guide.

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Electrical energy storage

All you need to know about electrical energy storage.

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Heat pumps

An introduction to the different ways you can develop a heat pump project, including a step-by-step guide.

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Electricity markets

An introduction to the range of electrical market options available, if you're deciding what electrical export path to take.

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Feed-in-Tariff

All you need to know about the Feed-in-Tariff (FiT).

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Renewable Heat Incentive

All you need to know about the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI).

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Project finance

An introduction to the basics of finance, including an overview of sources of funding for different stages of your project.

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Sources of finance

An introduction to the different sources of finance available, including which stage of your project they would be suited to.

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Contracts for Difference

Contracts for Difference (CFD) supports new investment in low-carbon electricity generation and provide long-term revenue stability for generators.

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