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Green Scotland
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Mar 07 2012 02:45 AM | Shortpoet-GTD in Green Energy
"Scotland can generate all its domestic electricity using renewable methods by 2020, the Government has confirmed.
However, it will be challenge to reach the target and green energy generation will need to be supported by at least 2.5 GW from thermal power units that will be increasing their Carbon Capture and Storage rates.
The Government also aims to completely remove carbon from electricity generation by 2030, under plans outlined in the Electricity Generation Policy Statement (EGPS), which has just been released.
Mr Ewing says Scotland is already a global leader in renewable energy and more can be achieved because of its expertise and natural resources.
In the related The Power of Scotland Secured document, green campaigners Friends of the Earth commissioned a report saying that by 2030 renewable methods could provide enough electricity for all of Scotland's energy needs plus 85% extra for export. It called on the Scottish Government to aggressively pursue and exceed the energy-saving targets in the Energy Efficiency Action Plan, to maximise benefits and reach the targets ahead of schedule."
http://www.earthtime...-scotland/1855/
However, it will be challenge to reach the target and green energy generation will need to be supported by at least 2.5 GW from thermal power units that will be increasing their Carbon Capture and Storage rates.
The Government also aims to completely remove carbon from electricity generation by 2030, under plans outlined in the Electricity Generation Policy Statement (EGPS), which has just been released.
Mr Ewing says Scotland is already a global leader in renewable energy and more can be achieved because of its expertise and natural resources.
In the related The Power of Scotland Secured document, green campaigners Friends of the Earth commissioned a report saying that by 2030 renewable methods could provide enough electricity for all of Scotland's energy needs plus 85% extra for export. It called on the Scottish Government to aggressively pursue and exceed the energy-saving targets in the Energy Efficiency Action Plan, to maximise benefits and reach the targets ahead of schedule."
http://www.earthtime...-scotland/1855/
