{"id":32930,"date":"2025-07-04T15:22:59","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T14:22:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ocs.com\/uk\/?post_type=customer-stories&p=32930"},"modified":"2026-01-15T12:14:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T12:14:48","slug":"stirling-renewable-heat-project-forthside-way-district-heating","status":"publish","type":"customer-stories","link":"https:\/\/ocs.com\/uk\/customer-stories\/stirling-renewable-heat-project-forthside-way-district-heating\/","title":{"rendered":"Stirling Renewable Heat Project \u2013 Forthside Way District Heating\u00a0Network"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Executive Summary<\/h2>\n
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OCS delivered the full design, construction, installation, and commissioning of Scotland\u2019s first district heating network to integrate Combined Heat and Power (CHP) with sewage heat recovery.<\/p>\n

Working in partnership with Scottish Water Horizons, Stirling Council, and the Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme (LCITP), this \u00a36 million project supports Stirling\u2019s ambition to decarbonise its heat supply, reduce energy costs, and create more resilient public infrastructure.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div> <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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    \n 1<\/span>st in the UK <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n

    \n District heating network combining CHP + sewage heat recovery <\/p>\n <\/li>\n

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    The Brief<\/h2>\n
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    The Stirling Forthside Way project set out to:<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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    \n Deliver an innovative, low-carbon district heating network: Implement a modern, centralised energy system to supply sustainable heat to multiple key sites across Stirling. <\/div>\n <\/div> \n
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    \n Reduce carbon emissions and operational costs for key public buildings: Help public sector facilities, such as schools and leisure centres, lower their environmental impact while achieving long-term cost savings through energy efficiency. <\/div>\n <\/div> \n
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    \n Provide a scalable model for sustainable heat infrastructure in Scotland: Develop a replicable and future-ready district heating solution that can inform and inspire similar low-carbon energy projects across the country. <\/div>\n <\/div> <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div> <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n
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    The Outcome<\/h2>\n
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    The successful implementation of the Stirling District Heating Network has significantly advanced the Scotland’s journey towards a low-carbon future.<\/p>\n

    The network now delivers efficient, sustainable heat to several key public and commercial buildings across Stirling, including The Peak Leisure Centre, Forthbank Stadium, and St Modan\u2019s High School.<\/p>\n

    This major project saved 381<\/strong> tonnes of carbon a year with end users connected to the network set save 10%<\/strong> on their energy bills.<\/p>\n

    This project serves as a model for how local authorities and partners can work together to create greener, more resilient energy infrastructure that benefits both communities and the environment.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div> <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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    BEST Outcomes<\/h2>\n
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