
Executive Summary
OCS partnered with Stirling Council to deliver one of the UK’s largest local authority-led solar PV and battery storage programmes. Over eight years, the £21 million project equipped more than 5,000 homes with high-spec solar PV systems and Tesla Powerwall batteries. The initiative aimed to reduce carbon emissions, combat fuel poverty, and future-proof homes with reliable, renewable energy — making a lasting impact on both people and the planet.
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£21 million
Invested in long-term, sustainable infrastructure
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5000 homes
Upgraded with solar PV and battery storage
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2000 + tonnes CO₂
Saved each year, supporting net zero goals
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8 years
Delivered through a long-term collaborative framework

The Brief

The Outcome
We helped Stirling Council become one of the UK’s most solar-enabled local authorities. More than 4,800 homes now benefit from low-carbon, low-cost energy. Tenants have gained control over their energy use, while the council has made progress towards net zero goals. We delivered a scalable, future-proof solution that prioritises people and the planet.