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.
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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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Comrie Croft solar PV and battery storage

Project owner: Comrie Croft Ltd Location: Comrie, Perthshire Technology: 50kW solar PV and 45kW battery storage CARES funding: £47,000 from CARES Rur...

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North Uist Wind Turbines

UistWind is a project owned by the North Uist Development Company (Trading) Ltd (NUDC-T), a Community Benefit Society (BenCom). The BenCom was set up ...

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‘Shine On’ – Greener Kirkcaldy’s community building project

Greener Kirkcaldy is a community-led charity and development trust working locally to benefit people and our environment. It would like to see a futur...

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Outer Hebrides Local Energy Hub

The Outer Hebrides Local Energy Hub (OHLEH) is a multi-sector partnership comprising the Scottish Salmon Company (SSC), Pure Energy Centre, Community ...

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