Edinburgh Community Solar Co-operative owns and operates 30 solar panel installations throughout Edinburgh with a total generating capacity of 1.38MW. Our panels can be found on Edinburgh Council schools, community centres and leisure facilities. Each year we generate approximately 1.1GWh of clean, renewable electricity for these buildings and the wider grid. After providing a fixed return on our member’s investments, excess profits are invested in community projects throughout Edinburgh that promote sustainability and renewable energy.
Edinburgh Community
Solar Co-Operative
Upcoming Share Offer
Invested
Generating Installations
1.6
GWh
Clean Energy Generated Each Year
RECENT NEWS
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Edinburgh Community Solar Co-op celebrates 10 years and 11 million kWh of green energy
PRESS RELEASE Edinburgh Community Solar Co-operative (ECSC) are celebrating 10 years of generating clean, community-owned electricity in the city: and they are getting ready for their next major solar project. ECSC have already generated over 11 million kWh of electricity by installing solar PV panels on schools, leisure centres and community buildings in the city, More...
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2025 Community Fund awarded to 14 organisations in Edinburgh
The Edinburgh Community Solar Co-op 2025 Community Funding round has now closed, with 14 applications being awarded grants totalling £20,000. As always, ECSC are delighted to be able to assist such a variety of organisations in the city with projects including installing their own solar panels, running youth sessions and developing green community spaces. You More...