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.
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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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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.
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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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Case study

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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How we can help

Part of our project model: installing solar PV panels on a community building. This section looks at how we can help.

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Implementation

Part of our project model: installing solar PV panels on a community building. This looks at the steps you'll go through on our project.

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Delivery

Part of our project model: installing solar PV panels on a community building. This section looks at what you will need to do before you can install s...

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Preparation

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

Case study

Strathaven Airfield

Strathaven Airfield is Scotland’s oldest continually used airstrip and the third oldest operational airfield on the west of Scotland mainland. It wa...

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Edinburgh Community Solar Cooperative

Technology: solar PV

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The Shieling Project

Technology: 3.15kW solar PV panels plus 3.8kWh LifePO battery, and biomass system (30 kW log boiler)

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Glasgow Community Energy

Technology: 91kW Solar PV panels Location: Glasgow City CARES funding: £59,255 capital loan and enablement grant Date installed/operational: Septembe...

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Nairn Community and Arts Centre

Project name: Nairn Community and Arts Centre

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Invitation to Tender (ITT) template: solar 50kW feasibility, design and development

Invitation to Tender (ITT) templates contain outline work briefs for consultants for specific stages of project development.

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