
Executive Summary
The University of Stirling partnered with OCS to cut carbon emissions and reduce energy import costs across its central Scotland campus.
With sustainability at the heart of its operations, the University needed a solution that balanced environmental impact, energy efficiency and long-term resilience.
OCS delivered a bespoke Solar PV system spanning multiple rooftops, providing immediate energy savings and reinforcing the University’s commitment to a low-carbon future, all while maintaining full campus operations.
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885 kWp
Installed solar capacity across 2,058 PV modules
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693038 kWh/year
Projected clean energy generated annually
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99.8%
On-site usage of power generated
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161111 Tonnes CO₂/year
Estimated annual carbon emissions avoided

The Brief

The Outcome
The PV system was energised with immediate impact, delivering clean energy from day one. With a projected annual generation of over 693,000 kWh, the University benefits from reduced reliance on imported electricity, improved sustainability credentials and enhanced energy resilience.
The successful collaboration has reinforced the University’s environmental leadership and demonstrated OCS’s ability to deliver complex infrastructure on live sites.