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Wind energy an important part of Scotland’s renewable energy success

‘Scottish renewable electricity on track for ‘record year  Figures reveal country is likely to produce its highest ever levels of electricity from renewable sources,   Wind turbines in East Renfrewshire feature prominently . Guardian UK, 23 Dec 11 Scotland is set to generate a third of its electricity from renewable sources in 2011. Scotland looks set for its highest ever renewables output, and could produce almost a third of its electricity from renewable sources by the end of 2011.The latest Energy Statistics (PDF) from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) show that, over the first three quarters of 2011, Scotland delivered 94 per cent of last year’s totals and 83 per cent of the previous record year.

The Scottish government said that, if the trend continues over the
fourth quarter, 2011 will be a record year for renewable electricity
in Scotland.

It added that the country’s goal of 100 per cent green energy by 2020
is also on track, as the statistics reveal sufficient capacity in
Scotland to meet its interim target of 31 per cent of electricity
demand from renewables in 2011. Installed capacity reached a record
high of 4.3GW over the year, while Scotland continued to be a net
exporter of electricity in 2010, exporting 21 per cent of electricity
generated.

Scottish energy minister Fergus Ewing said that £750m worth of
renewables projects were switched on in 2011, while another £46bn
worth are in the pipeline.

“2011 has been an exceptional year for renewable energy in Scotland,”
he said in a statement. “These figures show that it is on course to be truly the best year yet.”….

December 26, 2011 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Uncategorized