Seafield Pavilion forms part of the wider Seafield Recreation Ground, adjacent to Craigentinny Golf Course in east Edinburgh. The building supports outdoor sport and recreational use of the site, providing facilities associated with community and sporting activity. As a local amenity building, it plays a functional role in enabling regular use of the recreation ground and surrounding green space.
The objective at Seafield Pavilion was to introduce onsite renewable energy generation that supports long‑term sustainability while maintaining the practical, day‑to‑day operation of a community recreation facility. As part of a CARES‑funded programme, the project reflects a focus on responsible energy use, reduced carbon impact, and the continued viability of local community assets.
The rooftop solar PV installation was completed in March 2026. The system was designed to suit the existing building and roof structure, providing reliable onsite generation while integrating sensitively with the surrounding recreational environment.
The system is expected to generate clean electricity onsite, reducing the environmental impact associated with operating a community recreation facility.
Estimated annual generation: 23.48 MWh
Estimated CO₂ savings: 4.54 tonnes per year
Equivalent to: approximately 209 trees planted annually
System size: 27.45 kWp (installed DC capacity)
Panels: 61 × JA Solar JAM54D41‑450/LB modules
Inverter: 1 × SolarEdge SE20K three‑phase inverter with optimisers
Monitoring: SolarEdge import/export monitoring
The system design uses module‑level power optimisation to maximise performance and accommodate site‑specific conditions. A consistent design and quality assurance approach was applied, in line with Gensource’s standard delivery methodology.
The Seafield Pavilion project was supported through CARES funding, enabling the delivery of a solar PV system at a local community facility without the need for upfront capital investment from the site operator. CARES support helps unlock renewable energy projects for community buildings, allowing them to reduce emissions, improve long‑term resilience, and contribute to wider climate goals.
This project demonstrates how CARES funding can support practical, site‑appropriate renewable energy installations for local amenity buildings that serve regular public and community use.
The Seafield Pavilion project demonstrates how CARES‑supported solar PV can be successfully delivered at local amenity buildings through careful design and proportionate system sizing. The installation provides dependable, low‑carbon electricity generation while supporting the continued use of Seafield Recreation Ground as an active community and sporting space.
By integrating renewable energy generation into a functional community asset, the project contributes to long‑term carbon reduction while reinforcing the role of local facilities in supporting sustainable, community‑focused infrastructure.
