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Shared ownership

An introduction to shared ownership models and how they work, including what to think about when making an investment decision.

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Innovative energy systems

An overview of four examples of innovative electricity projects funded under the Local Energy Challenge Fund.

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CARES enablement grant

Are you thinking about a community renewable energy project but aren’t sure where to start?

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Development of hydrogen projects in Scotland

The report is structured as an introduction to the three individual projects and an analysis of lessons learned as outlined by interview respondents f...

Case study

Machrihanish Airbase Community Company (MACC)

Established in March 2008, Machrihanish Airbase Community Company (MACC) purchased the former RAF Machrihanish airbase in May 2012 from the Ministry o...

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Solar Connected Communities: Beith Community Development Trust

Beith Community Development Trust (BCDT) is a community organisation that aims to improve the social, economic and physical condition of Beith, North ...

Case study

Outer Hebrides Hydrogen Market Study

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (CnES) is the local council for the Outer Hebrides. CnES was supported by CARES to explore the development of a hydrogen eco...

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Solar Connected Communities: Netherthird Initiative for Community Empowerment (NICE)

Netherthird Initiative for Community Empowerment (NICE) is a community-based organisation focused on helping to make Netherthird a better, happier pla...

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Solar Connected Communities: Glenkens Community and Arts Trust (GCAT)

Project name: Solar Connected Communities: Glenkens Community and Arts Trust (GCAT)

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Langholm Initiative: the potential for renewable energy technology near Langholm

Langholm Initiative is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity. Its projects are dedicated to improving the communities of Eskdale inc...

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Solar Connected Communities: Barrhill CIC

The Feed-in Tariff (FIT) scheme closed to new applications in March 2019. Ofgem offered community organisations a 12-month extension through a simple ...

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