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.

Canna Renewable Energy and Electrification
Diesel generators used to provide power for Canna's 18 residents, but a combination of solar, wind and battery storage has helped this small island switch to green energy. Photo credit: Steve Wade

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Canna Renewable Energy and Electrification
Strathnairn Community Benefit Fund
Strathnairn Community Benefit Fund uses community benefit income from nearby wind farms and a hydro scheme to improve the lives of residents in this rural community.

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Strathnairn Community Benefit Fund
Huntly Hydrogen
Huntly and District Development Trust is exploring the development of a hydrogen supply system to link in with an existing wind turbine at community-owned Greenmyres Farm.

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Huntly Hydrogen
Finderne Development Trust
Finderne Development Trust was set up in 2018 to drive the sustainable rural regeneration of Finderne in Moray, and used CARES funding to hold a community consultation and help create a long-term vision.

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Finderne Development Trust
Stroupster Community Fund
Stroupster Community Fund uses money from Greencoat UK Wind to fund projects to benefit the local area of Dunnet & Canisbay, a rural area which faces challenges but also benefits from iconic scenery and tourist links.

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Stroupster Community Fund
Old Luce Community Fund
Old Luce Community Fund brings together funding from eight different developers and wind farms, to fund projects which improve the local community in Dumfries and Galloway.

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Old Luce Community Fund
Guildtown Community Hall
Guildtown Community Association used CARES funding to install electricity batteries to work with the existing solar PV and ground source heat pump at Guildtown Community Hall.

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Guildtown Community Hall
BroomPower Community Hydro
BroomPower is a 100kW run-of-river hydro electric scheme in the North West Highlands, funded by CARES at feasibility and pre-planning stages.

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BroomPower Community Hydro

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