- Region
- South East Scotland
- Learners
- 24,000+ across Edinburgh and Lothians
- Estimated capacity
- See solar opportunity
- Funding
- Salix + grants
Edinburgh College — group overview
Edinburgh College operates as a multi-campus FE provider across South East Scotland, delivering education to 24,000+ across Edinburgh and Lothians. The campus portfolio spans:
- Granton Campus
- Sighthill Campus
- Milton Road Campus
- Midlothian Campus
Sustainability commitment and Climate Action Plan
Edinburgh College sustainability strategy aligns with Scottish Government Net Zero by 2045 and the Public Bodies Climate Change Duties framework. SFC sustainability priorities embedded.
Solar opportunity assessment
Four-campus urban portfolio. Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal decarbonisation capital accessible. PSEEL (Scottish Salix equivalent) funding route. Estimated 1.1 MW PV potential.
Total available roof area across the portfolio: 12,500+ sqm across the portfolio. At a typical 75% utilisation rate (after exclusions for plant, rooflights, shading, wayleaves), this gives a portfolio PV ceiling consistent with the estimated capacity above.
Funding stack for Edinburgh College
- Salix Decarbonisation Loan — single portfolio bid covering all campuses (or Scottish/Welsh equivalents where applicable)
- PSDS Phase 4 capital grant — typically paired with air-source heat pump or building fabric on the largest campuses
- Regional decarbonisation pots — applicable per campus based on devolved authority or City Region Deal
- FE Capital Transformation Fund — embedded sustainability inside major estate transformation
Sub-vertical mix at Edinburgh College
- General FE college solar — typical 200-600 kW per campus