Case Studies

Below are a selection of resources and case studies to give you useful information on CARES. Hover over an image for more information.

Annandale & Nithsdale Community Benefit Company
Community benefit funding generated by Harestanes Wind Farm is used to benefit communities in Annandale and Nithsdale.

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Annandale & Nithsdale Community Benefit Company
Islay Community Wind Turbine
Islay Energy Trust put a wind turbine on Islay in 2015, to generate energy and community benefit funds for the local area.

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Islay Community Wind Turbine
Stow Community Park
Stow Community Park has been transformed for the enjoyment of local residents, thanks to community benefit funding and local fundraising.

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Stow Community Park
Gala Water History and Heritage Association
Community benefit funding allows Gala Water History and Heritage Association to improve access to historic materials and information about the area's rich heritage.

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Gala Water History and Heritage Association
The Algal Solution for Local Energy Economy
This innovative project uses curtailed energy from community wind turbines to turn on lights in photobioreactor tubes, to grow algae.

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The Algal Solution for Local Energy Economy
Edinburgh Community Solar Co-operative
Edinburgh Community Solar Co-operative owns 1.38MW of solar panels on 24 schools and leisure centres all over Edinburgh.

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Edinburgh Community Solar Co-operative
Garth Wind, North Yell
Watch to find out about the Garth Wind project, a five turbine community wind farm in Yell. This case study video was produced by North Yell Development Council for the CARES Conference in April 2018.

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Garth Wind, North Yell
Clyde Valley Housing Association
Clyde Valley Housing Association has installed Air Source Heat Pumps in 92 of its properties in Douglas, and plans to expand this to new build properties too.

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Clyde Valley Housing Association

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