Supporting the whole energy system - Simon Gill
Supporting the whole energy system - Simon Gill
One of the most frustrating features of today’s electricity system is that, at times of high renewable generation in Scotland, we pay Scottish wind farms to reduce their output whilst simultaneously turning up generation elsewhere in Great Britain. And we do that when there are opportunities to make good use of that power in Scotland. […]
On Tuesday I gave evidence to the The Scottish Parliament Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee on the development of hydrogen in Scotland. The proximate reason for the session was the publication of work, commissioned by Scottish Government and UK Government, on low carbon options for Grangemouth. However, the main thrust of the questions
Scottish Futures Trust have published a piece of work I carried out earlier in the year developing a vision laying out how to reform of our electricity market and the way we develop our electricity system. https://shorturl.at/btEHW The vision is predicated on the idea that delivering significant renewable generation capacity is important for net zero,
The current review of wholesale electricity market arrangements has the potential for a significant impact on Scotland’s energy system. To help get to grips with this complex area I’ve written a briefing note – “Review of electricity markets arrangements: what does it mean for Scotland?” It has been produced in conjunction with Scottish Futures Trust where