Supporting the whole energy system - Simon Gill
Supporting the whole energy system - Simon Gill
I have updated my open-source analysis of Scottish Onshore wind carried out with Regen! … The positive news is that the analysis shows onshore wind farms in north Scotland remain investable in our base case. But this relies on optimistic assumptions about future policy and regulation, particularly locational costs.
Is an onshore wind farm in Scotland investable in early 2025? It is an important question. Clean Power 2030 needs 13 GW of new onshore wind by 2030, potentially 10 GW in Scotland. Full details, the report and the open source spreadsheet are available via Regen’s website. My answer, in this ‘open-source’ paper produced with
Electrical interconnectors linking Britain with our neighbours will be critical in a net zero electricity system. They will enable renewable generation across the country by ensuring a market for an increasing fraction of their generation. Interconnectors will also be essential to ensure a secure supply of electricity, something that will become increasingly important as we