The Herald this month joined forces with nine hyperlocal Scottish news titles - through the journalism network - to look at the impact the is having on communities. Here, editor Rhiannon J Davies, recaps the main issues at play and searches for solutions.

Scotland’s shift to green energy promises prosperity, but our Power Shift investigation reveals a stark divide: while some communities thrive on renewables, others feel sidelined, overwhelmed and unheard in a system where wealth too often flows outwards.

On the windswept island of Tiree, a four-hour ferry ride from Oban, a solitary community-owned wind turbine – affectionately known as Tilley – has powered local development since 2009. In that time it has generated £4 million for a community of just 650 people, funding har

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