Investment

Solar energy is one of the easiest renewable technologies to integrate into new buildings. Grants are available in Scotland to help householders, public sector bodies and businesses install solar technologies.

Scotland’s scientific excellence, tradition of innovation and experience of developing solutions in the solar power sector all provide an excellent foundation for your company to invest in Scotland.

Investing in Scotland’s solar energy sector

A number of solar energy companies have already been attracted by Scotland’s solar power sector, including:

  • Semefab - primarily concerned with process development, induction and fabrication of Silicon-based Foundry services and Sensor products
  • Photonix - is a world-class fabrication facility that has been serving the optoelectronics sector since 1999

Solar Power Scotland provide solar power grants and property surveys for the proper installation of solar power technologies and solar thermal systems.

Scotland’s solar developments are normally small scale but the increasing popularity of solar power energy solutions provides many opportunities for your company.

Larger Scottish projects include:

  • Highland Council – Scotland’s largest local authority has introduced 32 projects, mainly in schools, across the region
  • Albyn Housing Association – 30 starter homes in East Ross fitted with solar panels to supply hot water and reduce heating costs
  • Scottish Parliament – AES Ltd of Forres selected to install solar thermal system to provide 60 percent of the parliament building’s hot water needs

How we can help

We’re here to help your company invest in Scotland’s solar power energy sector.

We can help your company identify and access sources of funding and provide a comprehensive investor support programme.

We are also committed to promoting research between organisations and Scotland’s world-class universities and can provide introductions for overseas and Scottish businesses.

Solar power energy funding in Scotland