We have developed a number of different packages to help communities maximise their returns from wind energy initiatives. We help communities to profit without having to place themselves in a financially vulnerable position during the planning and construction phase of the project.
The difficulty of finding finance at the early stages of wind power projects has long been recognised as a major factor in impeding community organisations from benefiting from the handsome rewards that are to be gained from such ventures.
Our own costs and fees are incorporated into the overall project finance, so there is no need for the community organisation to worry about finding up front funding. You don’t even need to go hunting grants and filling in forms!
Earlier this year frost-free entered into a unique partnership with leading onshore wind energy developer West Coast Energy. This partnership encourages local communities to get involved in wind energy projects. The venture has proven to be a success and currently community partnerships are being progressed in Aberdeenshire, Fife, Angus and in the Highlands.
We have achieved success with a number of community groups and Development Trusts and would like to see if we can help your local community benefit from wind energy.
If you have a renewable energy resource or a plot of land that could potentially host a wind farm, get in touch. Maybe you have been involved in an initiative that has previously failed or just want to chat about how to organise the community – we would be very pleased to advise you on how you can realise your project.
We are able to draw on our own expertise but also able to bring in the other essential elements such as finance for a project, and even full project development, management and construction. All of this with a close eye on ensuring the community can get the best deal possible.
How Does It Work?
Using the natural resources available in your local environment (usually wind or water),
the community develops and subsequently owns a renewable energy resource
The electricity produced by this resource is sold to an electricity utility company
A long-term income stream is then available to the community to be used for other community projects