Scottish Water, established in 2002 and headquartered in Dunfermline, Scotland, is a publicly owned company responsible for providing water and wastewater services to households and businesses across Scotland. The organization manages an extensive network of water treatment works, sewage treatment plants, reservoirs, and pipelines, ensuring the delivery of clean, safe drinking water and the effective treatment of wastewater. Scottish Water is committed to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and customer service, investing in infrastructure and innovative technologies to enhance service delivery and protect natural resources. Serving over 2.5 million households and more than 150,000 business customers, Scottish Water plays a crucial role in maintaining public health and supporting economic development throughout Scotland.
Over six hundred solar panels now provide nearly twenty percent of the facility's energy, reducing carbon emissions and protecting Scottish Water against rising electricity costs.
Scottish Water’s £636,000 solar scheme installs 793 panels at the Gorbals water site to meet 17% of energy needs, cut 78 tonnes of CO₂ annually, and enhance biodiversity through habitat-friendly initiatives.
Scottish Water's solar panel installation on a West Dunbartonshire reservoir will generate 0.26GWh annually, meeting nearly half its energy needs and saving 48 tonnes of CO₂.
The volunteer event at Roscobie Reservoir saw local community members join Scottish Water Fife Coast & Countryside Trust to plant around 1,600 tree saplings across a 1.4 hectare area surrounding the reservoir.