One of Scotland’s first community-owned hydro renewable energy projects is now generating to the national grid – providing a sustainable income for the local community. The Callander Community Hydro Ltd secured finance from Triodos Bank, Scottish Enterprise’s investment arm, the Scottish Investment Bank and Social Investment Scotland, to develop a hydro-electric plant generating renewable energy. The scheme aims to generate around 1,300,000 kW hours of energy per year, enough to provide electricity for approximately 300 average homes. When operational it is expected to be able to deliver up to £2.85 million over a 20 year timeframe, which will support a range of community projects in Callander.
Callander Community Hydro
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