Scotland Could be 100 per cent Renewable in only 20 Years

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New Report: Scotland Could be 100 per cent Renewable in only 20 Years
WWF Scotland
14/07/2009
Region : All

New report shows a cleaner, greener energy future for Scotland is possible

A new report, published today (Tuesday 14 July) shows for the first time that a truly sustainable energy future is achievable for Scotland, meeting climate change, renewable energy and energy saving targets and creating new economic opportunities while protecting sensitive environments and maintaining security of supply.

The Power of Scotland Renewed report [1], based on research by independent energy analysts Garrad Hassan, and commissioned by Friends of the Earth Scotland, the World Development Movement, WWF Scotland and RSPB Scotland, shows that there is enormous potential to increase generation of electricity from renewable sources during the next two decades, so much so that by 2030 renewable energy can meet between 60% and 143% of Scotland’s projected annual electricity demand.