A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed last week between Knockkippen Wind Farm Ltd and a local community trust, that could see an annual community benefit fund of up to the equivalent of £300,000, should the project be consented.
The funds will be split between two community trusts, with 89% going to the nine communities around Knockkippen via the...
What made you want to study renewable energy?
I wanted to learn more about the energy sector which underpins every aspect of our human society, and understand better the teams and projects who are already performing incredible work in decarbonising this massive industry. I was lucky to discover this MSc programme which offers an overview of the latest renewable energy...
Funding from our Kilbraur Wind Farm in Sutherland, Scotland has boosted outdoor play for children at nearby Golspie Primary School.
The school received funds towards new playground equipment for pupils to enjoy from the Kilbraur Wind Farm Community Benefit Trust who administer funding from the wind farm. The children can now enjoy playing on a new climbing frame, bars and...
We don’t just talk about sustainability, we take action. And the actions that we take throughout the year are tracked so that we can share the story of our sustainability achievements with you.
We are delighted to announce that we have published our annual Sustainability Report, summarising our commitments, achievements, and our unique approach towards sustainability.
At Renantis, our goal is...
Siamo tornati a Terzo di Aquileia e Cervignano del Friuli per parlare del nuovo impianto agrivoltaico, che abbinerà la produzione di energia all’apicoltura, grazie alla coltivazione sotto i pannelli di un prato polifita e alla piantumazione, nelle fasce mitigative, di essenze autoctone e mellifere.
È stata l’occasione per incontrare le persone che vivono sul territorio dove sorgerà l’impianto e alcuni...
A newly refurbished community centre cloakroom, new uniforms for the local school’s music band and equipment and activities for young people in the shooting team. These are among the activities that have been made possible thanks to the revenue from Hennøy wind farm.
The first call for projects distributed funds in March, awarding funds to seven community projects in and...
A new community-run shop specialising in local produce and crafts opened for business in Invermoriston on Saturday 1 April.
Local volunteers have set up the Invermoriston Community Shop which will be run by two paid managers who live in the local area and a team of volunteers who will help out daily.
The shop was set up with the help of...
Ha sido un placer tener la oportunidad de inaugurar nuestro parque eólico de Carrecastro, en los municipios españoles de Tordesillas y Velilla -Valladolid-.
Los vecinos de Tordesillas y Velilla son el mejor ejemplo de lo que se puede conseguir juntos cuando se combinan las comunidades con las energías renovables. La población local no sólo ha apostado desde el principio por...
We were delighted to read all about the Valley Renewables Group’s (VRG) Wood Fuel Days in their latest update. These events are part of VRG’s initiative to fight fuel poverty by increasing access to locally grown firewood and this initiative was awarded funding from our Call for Projects 2022. With the £8,000 they received, VRG bought tarpaulins to protect timber...
At Falck Renewables, we love sharing knowledge, insights and facilitating experiences to engage with the renewable energy topic. A group of international students recently visited our wind farm of Alà dei Sardi in Sardinia, Italy to delve into the world of renewables by seeing it firsthand.
What did they have to say about their visit to Alà dei Sardi?
“The trip...
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West Browncastle – South Lanarkshire, Scotland
Near Strathaven in South Lanarkshire, West Browncastle Wind Farm has 12 turbines. Funding goes to the South Lanarkshire Renewable Energy Fund which...