Community Benefit Fund
The Solwaybank Community Benefit Fund has been established to support groups and projects which benefit the communities living in and around the wind farm.
Managed by the Dumfriesshires East Community Benefit Group (DECBG) applications to the fund are assess by a decision making panel made up of representatives called The Solwaybank Wind Farm Advisory Management Panel.
From 2022, a section of the fund has been reserved for a Small Grants Fund and an Education and Training Fund.
Information on how to submit an application can be found on the DECBG website here.
Enquiries regarding Solwaybank Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund should be directed in the first instance to the DECBG.
Local Electricity Discount Scheme (LEDS)
The Local Electricity Discount Scheme (LEDS) has been developed by RES as a form of benefit for communities hosting its wind farms. The scheme is open to all residential, business and community buildings (including schools, places of worship and village halls) within the eligible area that have an electricity meter.
RES made the first LEDS payment at Solwaybank Wind Farm in 2021.
If you need to speak directly to one of the team, you can contact us by:
Telephone: 0141 404 5555
Opening hours: Monday - Wednesday, 9.30am - 2.30pm
Email: leds@res-group.com
Website: www.leds.res-group.com
Address:
Local Electricity Discount Scheme (LEDS)
RES
Third Floor, STV
Pacific Quay
Glasgow
G51 1PQ
A minimum community benefit fund of £60,000 (index linked) to contribute to community activities
Over £1.5 million of contracts awarded to local companies during construction of Solwaybank Wind Farm
The wind farm supports the equivalent of 1-2 part-time positions during operation and maintenance