A new £1 million solar power project has been completed.
The scheme is based at a Scottish Water Horizons facility in Cowdenbeath, which is linked to the Levenmouth Waste Water Treatment Works.
The site receives and stores commercial liquid waste before transferring it to Levenmouth for treatment and disposal.
More than 1,700 ground-mounted solar panels have been installed as part of the project.
Scottish Water Horizons said the panels are expected to generate 0.53 GWh of renewable electricity each year, with 60 per cent of that power used on site.
The remaining 40 per cent will be exported to the grid.
Murdo MacAulay, project manager at Scottish Water Horizons, said: "This site handles large volumes of liquid waste which we store and release safely to ensure full environmental compliance.
"It is great to see this solar scheme in operation at the site now, generating green energy and reducing the carbon associated with managing commercial and run-off waste.
"We continue to deliver solar schemes at Scottish Water sites across the country as we focus on achieving our net zero target by 2040, which we are currently on track to achieve.
"Another important driver for these projects is reducing Scottish Water’s operating costs."
The energy produced will meet 29 per cent of the site's total energy needs, helping to lower operating costs.
The solar array is expected to deliver environmental and financial benefits for more than 30 years.
It will also provide long-term protection from fluctuating grid electricity prices.
The scheme is projected to save around 109 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent each year, which is the same as flying from Edinburgh to New York and back 222 times.
The system was designed to align environmental sustainability with financial value, supporting Scottish Water’s goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2040.
The project was led by Scottish Water Horizons, the commercial arm of the publicly owned utility, and delivered by renewables firm Absolute Solar and Wind.
Derek Ross, an operator at the Cowdenbeath facility, said the environmental benefits extend beyond renewable energy.
Mr Ross said: "In addition to the solar scheme, several biodiversity measures will be implemented on site including tree planting, log piles, seeding of wildflower meadows and new hedging to enhance habitats and support local wildlife.
"Offsetting our carbon footprint is not just about using renewable energy technology but also about giving back to and protecting the natural environment at our sites."
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