"Allt dearg CommunIty Wind farm case study" 2012

Allt Dearg Wind Farmers LLP (ADWF) is an organisation of six partners which owns the Allt Dearg Wind Farm. The partnership includes two Estates Partners who own the land, two equity partners to invest and provide commercial management, a renewable energy developer, and The Ardrishaig Community Trust.

The community’s involvement with the development was a straightforward and successful process....

The development is now locally controlled, with local and community ownership, ensuring that the local economic and social benefits are maximised. Over £3million was invested in local contracts through construction work and manufacturing of turbine components. The revenue created during the lifespan of the project will support and maintain local jobs and homes...

The partners have worked together to ensure a mutually satisfactory outcome, but the path was not clear at the outset. It is vital to have a strong and flexible working relationship between the partners and a commitment to delivering the project, despite any uncertainty...

There are certain conditions attached to the fund, to ensure that the revenue contributes to the benefit and development of the people of Ardrishaig. All spend will be accounted for through an open and transparent process. The fund will be focusing on the development and regeneration of Ardrishaig for the local community and wider public, and will be guided by the principles of sustainable development....