Edinburgh Community Solar Co-operative owns and operates 30 solar panel installations throughout Edinburgh with a total generating capacity of 2.1 MW. 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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2026 Community Fund awarded to 11 organisations in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Solar has awarded its 2026 round of community funding: a further £20,000 to support local organisations that benefit the community. That brings our total to more than £100,000 awarded since the fund launched. This year, recipients include Edinburgh Tool Library (a lending library for tools – saving residents money and reducing waste) and Eric… More...
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Applications now open for 2026 Community Fund
We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Edinburgh Community Solar Co-op Community Fund. Organisations can apply for grants to fund the following: Last year we made 14 awards to organisations in Edinburgh, you can find out who and watch our compilation video here. Applications for this year will be… More...