• Phase 2 Offer Now Closed

    Edinburgh Community Solar Co-operative (ECSC), supported by Energy4All, have successfully raised more than the required £660,000 to add at least an additional 6 public buildings to the Co-operative’s portfolio. The initial six buildings will be: Edinburgh Road Services – Bankhead Depot Kirkliston Leisure Centre (Edinburgh Leisure) Craiglockhart Leisure Centre (Edinburgh Leisure) Gracemount Leisure Centre (Edinburgh…

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  • Phase 2 Coming Soon – Register your interest

    Edinburgh Community Solar Co-operative (ECSC), supported by Energy4All, are returning with Phase 2 of solar PV installations in the city. Phase 2 will see at least an additional 6 public buildings added to the Co-operative’s portfolio with the possibility of more being added later on in the year by means of a further share offer.…

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  • Phase 2 coming soon

    Edinburgh Community Solar Co-operative (ECSC), supported by Energy4All, are returning with Phase 2 of solar PV installations in the city. Phase 2 will see at least an additional 6 public buildings added to the Co-operative’s portfolio with the possibility of more being added later on in the year by means of a further share offer. …

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  • April 2020 Newsletter

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  • February 2020 Newsletter

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  • Position Available: Energy4All Project Officer In Scotland

    The daily management affairs of Edinburgh Community Solar Co-op are performed on our behalf by Energy4All, one of the UK’s leading social enterprises in the delivery of community owned renewable schemes. Now, having worked closely with us and many other community owned societies throughout the UK and Scotland for several years, they’re seeking to take…

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  • Award of ECSC Community Benefit Fund 2018/19

    In February 2019 we were delighted to award the first tranche of grants under our Community Benefit Fund. Congratulations go to: Liberton Primary School who will receive £3000 toward their ‘Lighting up Play’ project to light up their school ‘Playbox’ and play area so children can play outside in the winter months. Oaklands School who…

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  • April 2019 Newsletter

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  • November 2018 Newsletter

    Our Autumn/Winter 2018 Newsletter is now available to read. Click on the image below to view online or alternatively click here to download a pdf version. This edition includes an update on plans for phase 2 of the Solar Coop, a goodbye message from a founding board member, and feedback from the members meeting in October.

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  • Community Benefit Fund

    Our 2018 Community Benefit Fund has launched! This year’s fund is only open to those 24 buildings hosting our solar panels. Deadline is 31st December 2018! Please visit the community benefit fund page The Community Benefit Fund for ECSC Host Buildings must be used to deliver projects which meet the co-operative’s objectives: ● Help make…

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