Issue 06: Community Ownership Models

The way of generating and distributing electricity traditionally consisted of centralized, utility owned, large scale generating plants; namely coal, hydro and nuclear, delivering electricity to consumers via long distance, high …

Issue 04: Energy Challenges in Remote Communities

It is well known that remote communities face many challenges when dealing with meeting their energy demands. There are many examples around the world where remote communities have introduced renewable …

Issue 03: Hoprigshiels Community Case Study

There are many great examples and success stories of community renewable energy projects. In the case of community renewables the development of the renewable energy facility is only part of …

Issue 01: What is Community Renewable Energy?

What is Community Renewable Energy? Community Renewable Energy is a term which defines energy producing facilities that are owned and operated locally, or which are sited on community land. Ultimately …