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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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Partnerships are essential to delivering your community energy project. Here you can find project contractors, help to get you started and sites available for community energy opportunities.
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Discover the different ways your community can benefit from the transition to clean energy. Use our search tool and interactive map to explore projects across the country offering community benefit packages, shared ownership examples and locally owned schemes.
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Explore stories of successful projects supported by Scottish Government for inspiration and practical lessons to help develop your community renewable energy project.
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Canna Renewable Energy and Electrification

Technology: Onshore wind, solar photovoltaic (PV) array, battery storage

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Strathnairn Community Benefit Fund

Fund name: Strathnairn Community Benefit Fund (SCBF)

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Huntly Hydrogen

Technology: Hydrogen generation and refuelling station

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Finderne Development Trust

Technology: Onshore wind

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Stroupster Community Fund

Technology: Onshore wind

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Old Luce Community Fund

Technology: Onshore wind

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Guildtown Community Hall

Project owner: Guildtown Community Association

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BroomPower Community Hydro

Technology: 100kW run-of-river hydro

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Annandale & Nithsdale Community Benefit Company

Technology: Onshore wind

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The Algal Solution for Local Energy Economy (ASLEE)

The Algal Solution for Local Economy (ASLEE) partnership project looks to boost the economy in rural Scotland by using renewable power when and where ...

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Energyzing Insch

Project lead: Insch Renewable Energy Consortium

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Edinburgh Community Solar Co-operative

Edinburgh Community Solar Co-operative (ECSC) has worked in partnership with City of Edinburgh Council to install community-owned solar panels on 24 s...