Greener Kirkcaldy is a community-led charity and development trust that works to benefit people and the environment in the Kirkcaldy area. It envisions a future in which everyone can affordably heat their homes, eat well, and tread lightly on our planet.
Greener Kirkcaldy wanted to reduce their building’s carbon footprint as well as their energy costs. They also hoped that the structure would inspire other urban community buildings to install their own renewable energy systems. The project aimed to install a 20 kW solar PV array on its large flat roof and connect it to a Tesla Powerwall battery system with a capacity of 27 kW, which would also be connected to an electric car charging point. Smart controls would ensure that they made the most of the on-site solar energy.
