Renewable energy
Scotland’s energy future – Damaged by five UK government failures
Author / Creator: Business for Scotland
Media type: Article
Date published: 2023
The UK government is preventing Scotland from reaching its full potential
Heat networks - thermal energy target 2035: consultation
Author / Creator: Scottish Government
Media type: Consultation paper
Date published: 2022
Consultation on heat network targets for 2035
Case studies to support scenario mapping for offshore renewable energy development economic benefits
Author / Creator: BVG Associates
Media type: Report
Date published: 2022
Scotland has opportunities in renewable energy by building on experience from the oil and gas, and the onshore renewables sectors. There are significant barriers, though.
How would energy be cheaper in an independent Scotland?
Author / Creator: Business for Scotland
Media type: Article
Date published: 2022
Scotland has huge potential to produce renewable electricity. At the moment, that is limited by the UK’s energy policy, and also by the outdated, privatised National Grid.
Bought and Sold for Corporate Gold
Author / Creator: Jonathon Shafi
Media type: Discussion Paper
Date published: 2022
the sale of Scotland’s renewable energy to private corporations is a serious impediment to independence.
Pioneering North Sea renewables project unveiled at COP 26
Author / Creator: Believe in Scotland
Media type: Article
Date published: 2021
Offshore wind resources in the North Sea will create thousands of jobs and boost Scotland ‘s ambitions to be a world leader in renewable energy through a plan unveiled at COP 26 in Glasgow.
The key to powering an independent Scotland’s future. Open minds on indepencence #16
Author / Creator: Believe in Scotland
Media type: News Media
Date published:
Renewable energy holds the key to powering Scotland’s future. The country is so richly blessed with prized natural resources. It is well-placed to become a key player in the sector. The renewables industry currently contributes £6.4bn to Scotland’s economy and employs more than 23,000 people.
Feed-In Tariffs Scheme: Common Weal Consultation Response
Author / Creator: Gordon Morgan
Media type: consultation response
Date published:
Common Weal strongly disagrees with the proposal to end export and generation tariffs for renewable energy. It will be harmful to the renewable energy industry. It will not significantly reduce energy costs for consumers - they cost approximately £1 per household per year.