Ardentinny Renewables Trust Archives

January 17, 2021January 18, 2021

Ardentinny’s gift

We may lament the Argyll rain but it, along with Ardentinny’s particular topography, provide the perfect constituents for the efficient production of hydro electricity. So much so that the village now has 3 schemes in operation with another about to come online. These, while making a significant contribution to Scotland’s renewable energy output, also make …

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December 17, 2020

Walled Garden expands growing opportunities

In response to increased demand, Glenfinart Walled Garden is planning the construction of six new raised beds and a second poly tunnel along with gravelled walkways. Funded by community money (£1313.00), derived from the statutory annual contribution of 5% of the Feed in Tariff from local hydro energy projects, managed by Ardentinny Renewables Trust, …

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November 24, 2020

Ardentinny Renewables Trust Update

Dougie Menzies, Chair of Ardentinny Renewables Trust (ART), kindly provided us with this latest update on Trust news.In agreement with Charity regulator OSCR, the AGM has been postponed until it is safe to hold one.Current funds stand at just over £4,500 with projected income of over £8000 in the coming year from the three hydro …

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August 1, 2020August 10, 2020

Ardentinny Renewables Trust Mid-2020 Newsletter

Any Ardentinny resident or group who are members of ART may apply for funding. Membership is free. Application forms can be downloaded below. Download ART Membership Form Download ART Funding Application

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August 19, 2019August 10, 2020

Board Member applications invited – Ardentinny Renewables Trust

Following its AGM, Ardentinny Renewables Trust (ART) has announced the resignation of ART founding member and Vice Chair, Rob Bray. Along with Dennis Gower of the then Ardentinny Community Council, Rob sowed the seed of Ardentinny’s interest in Hydro renewable projects with Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS). Subsequently FCS’ collaboration with Hydrover and local farmer, …

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