Project Outcomes:
The Project identified the electricity requirements of the partners and forged new collaborations between existing groups and the newly formed network. Following project and scoping activities, the Project is now moving forward through another Welsh based company who have secured funding to deliver 7 pilot schemes.
Due to the Covid pandemic, community engagement was not viable. However, the the initial site surveys have been undertaken including environmental impact studies with plans in place to submit a planning application using the findings from the study and the concept in the original proposal for a mixture of technologies for the benefit of local businesses.
“By working together as a community we can take advantage of renewable energy from solar and wind, with battery storage to supply business and local communities in Martletwy. As well as supplying the businesses, we want to supply the local community and explore models of community ownership’’.
Lessons Learned:
Time constraints and team member changes within business led to delays and unforeseen challenges. Despite, LEADER facilitating knowledge sharing opportunities, the Covid pandemic and public restrictions meant that community engagement and planned events were not viable.
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