Visit these wind power related sites for more information.

The British Wind Energy Association

Yes2Wind Answers questions about wind energy 

www.homepower.com   downloadable magazine

www.est.org.ukThe Energy Savings Trust are tasked with the sustainable development of the UK

www.natenergy.org.uk Offers UK citizens practical advice and help in installing energy saving measures and implementing appropriate renewable energy sources.

www.scottishrenewables.com
Scottish Renewables is Scotland's Forum for the Renewable Energy Industry, supporting the development and provision of a sustainable energy future for Scotland

www.oref.co.uk  Orkney Renewable Energy Forum promoting renewable energy projects within Orkney. View SCHRI   case studies here.

www.est.org.uk/schri

Scottish Community and Householder Renewables Initiative (SCHRI)is a one-stop shop offering grants, advice and project support to assist the development of new community and household renewable schemes in Scotland.

www.eca.gov.uk/ Enhanced Capital allowance Scheme (ECA)

DEFRA , The Carbon Trust and the Inland revenue have collaborated and produced a web site for companies. Businesses have the ability to offset 100% of their capital allowance.

www.eoltec.com/  Manufactures professional grade 6 kW wind turbines, suitable for use in extreme climates such as the Scottish islands.  Soon to release a 25 kW turbine, based on the success of the 6 kW Scirocco.

www.provenenergy.com/  Manufactures 0.6, 2.5, 6 and 15 kW wind turbines, with an extensive track record in onerous locations such as Orkney, Shetland and the Falkland Islands. 

www.windenergysolutions.nl  Manufactures 2.5, 80 and 250 kW wind turbines, based on the established Lagerwey technology.

Community Renewables Initiative (CRI)The CRI provides advice and training for the development of community-based renewable energy projects. Local Support Teams have been set up in 10 different areas of England to help localities devise their own ideas and developments for renewable energy. These partnerships involve local councils, energy experts, government bodies, and other specialists. They provide free advice and training.

Low Carbon Buildings Programme, funded by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and managed by EST, aims to give householders, businesses and communities a chance to install renewable energy systems by providing grants and access to sources of advice. Householders can obtain grants up to GBP2500.  The Low Carbon Buildings Programme covers the whole of the UK. 

www.carbontrust.co.uk/ The Carbon Trust works with businesses and the public sector to help them reduce their carbon emissions and so minimise the long-term effects of climate change.

www.greenenergy.uk.com Green Energy (UK) PLC have a strategic relationship with Trade Link Solutions Ltd. that provides the customer with the ability to sell their excess electricity and LEC's. This means that the customer gets the benefit of a complete package dealing with all the aspects of capitalising on the electricity that the renewable energy system generates.

www.microgenscotland.org.uk  Support Sarah Boyacks Energy Efficiency and Micro-generation Bill!  

www.good-energy.co.uk/ Good Energy are another useful contact to discuss power and ROCs purchase agreements with.

www.tradelinksolutions.com Trade Link Solutions Ltd. provide a range of services including independent advice. They project manage the operations of several small renewable projects on a day to day basis which includes the buying, selling and trading of ROCs on behalf of clients.