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Energy policy of Scotland

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140: 175:(MW) of installed renewables electricity capacity in Scotland, an increase of 9.5 per cent (416 MW) on the end of 2010. Renewable electricity generation in 2011 was a record high at 13,750 GWh - an increase of 44.5 per cent on 2010. Around 35 per cent of Scotland’s electricity came from renewables in 2011, exceeding the Scottish Government’s target of 31 per cent. Scotland contributed almost 40 per cent of the UK’s renewables output in 2011. 87: 3101: 1533: 3089: 2293: 805: 3111: 1545: 205:
A continuing political debate surrounds the uptake and the incentivisation schemes available for renewable technologies in Scotland. There are tensions over the disparity in costs between renewable installations in Scotland compared to those in England with suggestion that this should be recognised
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are being researched. Although there is significant support from the public, private and community-led sectors, concerns about the effect of the technologies on the natural environment have been expressed. There is also an emerging political debate about the relationship between the siting, and the
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A proposed 400 kV upgrade to the existing 132 kV transmission network, seen as key to future expansion was held up in planning for three years. There was vocal opposition from some sectors and strong support from other sectors. Objections were principally on the basis of the visual impact of the
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In 2008, the first major independent study associated with the Scottish Government’s renewable energy targets concluded that the upgrade of the Beauly-Denny power line will be a key to future development.
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The production of renewable energy in Scotland is an issue that has come to the fore in technical, economic, and political terms during the opening years of the 21st century. The natural resource base for
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In addition to planned increases in both large-scale generating capacity and microsystems using renewable sources, various related schemes to reduce
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In January 2010, the Scottish Government approved the upgrade to the Beauly to Denny transmission line, which was energized by Christmas 2015.
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In 2004, the Enterprise Committee of the Scottish Parliament called for the development of a 'fully fledged' Scottish energy policy.
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that took power in May 2007 specifically included the word 'energy' in a portfolio title when the junior ministerial position of
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which voted 63-58 to support the Scottish Government's policy of opposing new nuclear power stations.
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have driven the subject high up the political agenda and are also encouraging the use of various
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Wind, wave and tide make up more than 80% of Scotland's renewable energy potential.
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made clear there was "no chance" of more nuclear power stations being built in
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Continuing improvements in engineering and economics are enabling more of the
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Enterprise Committee Calls for Fully-Fledged Scottish Energy Policy
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Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform
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Choosing Our Future: Scotland's Sustainable Development Strategy.
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has the ability to shape the direction of energy generation in
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ownership and control of these widely distributed resources.
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in March 2016 ended coal-fired power production in Scotland.
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Highlands and Islands Community Energy Company Annual Review
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Centre for Social and Environmental Accounting Research
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Determining and delivering on Scotland's energy future
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The Government's stance was backed by the 2632:Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland 2158:Intermediaries, partnerships & politics 383:See for example: Scottish Executive (2005) 68:Minister for Enterprise, Energy and Tourism 2772:Adam Smith School of Economics and Finance 2489: 2416: 2330: 2316: 2308: 1984: 1970: 1962: 1584: 1570: 1562: 1376: 1002: 865: 794: 780: 772: 745:Scottish Government Energy Policy Overview 671:New offshore wind farm contracts announced 2404:International Financial Services District 398:"Scotland beats 2011 green energy target" 1282:European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre 911:Scottish Government (Energy Directorate) 536: 534: 70:was created to replace the position of ' 48:is a matter that has been devolved, the 2920:Water supply and sanitation in Scotland 2792:University of Edinburgh Business School 2782:Glasgow School for Business and Society 314: 256:pylons running through the edge of the 56:by approving or refusing new projects. 25:is a matter that has been specifically 2113:North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board 957:North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board 630:. 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Index

Energy policy
Scotland
reserved
UK parliament
Scotland Act 1998
devolved
Scottish Parliament
planning
Scottish government
Scotland
SNP Government
Minister for Enterprise, Energy and Tourism
Minister for Enterprise and Lifelong Learning

adding to it
Longannet power station
Renewable energy in Scotland

renewable energy
European
wind
wave
tide
megawatts
renewable resources
peak oil
climate change
biofuels
carbon emissions
Nuclear power in Scotland

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