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Implementation

Part of our project model: refurbished wind generation (grid connected). This section looks at implementation.

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Developing your project

Part of our project model: refurbished wind generation (grid connected). This section looks at how to prepare to get your project underway.

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Preparing for installation

Part of our project model: refurbished wind generation (grid connected). This section looks at how to prepare for installation.

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Key challenges

Part of our project model: refurbished wind generation (grid connected). This section looks at key challenges.

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Requirements

Project model: refurbished wind generation (grid connected). This section looks at what you'll need if you're planning a wind project.

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Glenorchy and Innishail Community Council

Location: Argyll and Bute

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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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