Can scotland’s renewable energy sector become a viable
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Scotland has significant natural resources for renewable energy production, including strong winds, high solar potential, and extensive hydroelectric resources. The Scottish government has set an ambitious target of powering the entire country with renewable energy by 2020. Realizing this goal would make Scotland a global leader in renewable energy and free the country from fossil fuel dependence. However, some experts doubt the feasibility of achieving the 2020 target given the country's current energy profile and the challenges involved in rapidly transitioning away from conventional sources.
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- 3. Scotland - A wealth of natural resources. Scotland has incredible potential. • ¼ of Europe’s tidal/offshore wind power. • 1/10 of Europe’s wave power. • Strong winds. • Surprisingly high sunlight levels. • Intricate river network.
- 4. 2020 Promise • The Scottish Government has set the target of 100% of our electrical energy demands to come from renewable sources by 2020. • Already been revised upwards three times. • As it stands, 32% already comes from renewable energy. Can it be done with just eight years to go?
- 5. Renewable energy • ‘‘Energy generated by natural resources which are theoretically inexhaustible and free of fossil fuels.’’ • ‘‘The capacity of a physical system to perform work.’’ Energy can be produced through solar, wind, biomass, tidal, hydroelectric and geothermal means.
- 6. Energy Sources in Scotland • Like all countries in the EU, Scotland is looking to minimise its carbon emissions (NREAP requirement). • Thus coal and nuclear plants are coming to an end. Energy in Scotland currently comes from a variety of sources, and at least initially, they will all be required to keep up with Scotland’s energy demands. • The most prominent sources of energy are wind, wave, solar, hydroelectric and tidal.
- 7. Wind Energy in Scotland • ‘‘With 25% of Europe’s offshore wind potential, the manufacturing, supply chain, job creation and training opportunities present Scotland with huge scope for sustainable economic growth.’’ • Wind energy in Scotland can come from either the installed wind farms onshore or the new offshore projects recently developed or in development. • 1367 turbines across 117 sites (2.4 GW) installed and operating. • 36.5 GW estimated in Scotland, leaving roughly 34 GW that can still be harnessed.
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