Renewables meet 97.4% of Scotland's electricity consumption in 2020
Scotland has fallen just short of its goal of 100% of its electricity consumption being from renewables in 2020, reaching 97.4% in the year.
Scotland has fallen just short of its goal of 100% of its electricity consumption being from renewables in 2020, reaching 97.4% in the year.
Scottish Renewables has appointed Adam Morrison as its new chair, replacing the outgoing Rob Forrest, who has chaired the organisation since 2018.
The Scottish National Investment Bank has been launched with net zero as a key area of investment.
Government funding given to support Scottish battery manufacturing in a bid to “pave the way” for a UK Gigafactory.
SP Energy Networks’ (SPEN) electric vehicle (EV) partnership with the Scottish government is set to save taxpayers £2.6 million.
Up to 540GWh of energy generated by wind could be used by domestic heating across off-gas grid Scotland in 2030.
The Scottish government is being urged to set out a net zero compliant plan before the end of the year - becoming the first UK nation to do so.
First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon set out the country’s Programme for 2020-21 this week, including the announcement of £100 million for a Green Jobs Fund.
A £20 million low carbon heat fund for social housing is being fast tracked by the Scottish government to kick-start installations.