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Preparing for installation

There is a lot you will need to do before you can install a turbine. Apply to CARES for financial support during preparation and development, where el...

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Key challenges

Subsidy-free wind development is high risk if costs are not minimised. You are very likely to need to meet the stated requirements due to several key ...

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Requirements

There are a few things you'll need if you're planning to refurbish a wind turbine.

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Dumfriesshire East Community Benefit Group (DECBG)

Project: Dumfriesshire East Community Benefit Group (DECBG) Community Action Plan

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Invitation to Tender (ITT) template: wind 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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Invitation to Tender (ITT) template: wind pre-feasibility

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

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Project model: refurbished wind generation (grid connected)

This project model is for those interested in second-hand refurbished wind turbines and directly connected to the grid.

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Project model: new wind generation (grid connected, above 1MW)

This project model is aimed at those interested in installing new wind turbines, to be locally owned and directly connected to the electricity grid.

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E.ON Rosehall Community Fund and SSE Achany Community Fund

This case study looks at arrangements for two community benefit funds supporting activity in three communities in central Sutherland: Lairg, Criech, a...

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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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Strathnairn Community Benefit Fund

Fund name: Strathnairn Community Benefit Fund (SCBF)

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