Hibernian's Edinburgh stadium could be fitted with 300 solar panels on the roof, if plans are waived through by the council.
The stadium on Easter Road, which is the fifth biggest football ground in Scotland, could see its East stand fitted with solar panels in order to generate renewable energy.
The planning statement put to the City of Edinburgh Council presents the proposed roof-mounted solar array installation of the east-facing stand on Albion Place.
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The plan states that given the amount of unused space available on the roof of the building, it presents the perfect opportunity to take advantage of a "notable energy demand" and that the installation of such panels would be "a significant benefit to the business."
It reads: "Development Specifications Project design has evolved through desk-based appraisals, with the intention of the development being to generate zero-carbon electricity through the utilisation of solar irradiation as a renewable energy source at the site, optimising unused roof-space.
"The development will require the standard infrastructure associated with a RMPV installation, including frames and anchors. Temporary scaffolding will be erected to allow the installation phase to be completed. Access to the site will be gained via the existing entry point on Hawkhill Avenue to the north of the East Stand for all construction and maintenance vehicles. Construction of the development is estimated to be approximately 4 weeks, with the operational period being 35 years."
Exactly 312 panels would be installed on the roof of the east stand, with the PV array being hooked up to the National Grid.
It is understood that if the plans are given the go-ahead, they will be installed when the stadium is not in use, with the estimated running time being four weeks.
The proposed changes are being put to the council after an Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change stated there are 11 years to act if global temperatures rises are to be kept a 1.5 degrees Celsius.
The City of Edinburgh Council are determined to take action against climate change and therefore have set out ambitious targets for Edinburgh to become a Net-Zero city by 2030.
The plans continue: "With a notable draw on the grid network and subsequent energy bills, the business is looking to address this through the adoption of onsite renewable energy generation. The business is therefore proposing to install solar to offset the requirements for grid supplied electricity whilst reducing the carbon footprint of the site. By installing a PV array onsite, in close proximity to the end user, the facility is afforded future energy security, safeguarded against ever-rising costs and fluctuations in pricing."
