Betteridge says no, but read this article and I’d bet otherwise. Community ownership of money generating resources. Smash the system folks, as this is the resource that keeps on paying. And no billionaires in sight. Ipads, allotments, engineering and science learning. Community ownership is a really powerful concept, and one we’re seeing more and more of in 21C Scotland. Lang may it’s lum reek!
I suppose Betteridge is right in that no, these solar panels will not turn the town around, but there is rarely ever a silver bullet for such situations. The solar panels don’t need to magically fix everything, they just need to be a useful part of making it a bit better. And that, I do think they can do. Especially giving that lovely old school building some modern advantages