Scotland to decarbonise electricity generation

• 11 years ago (2013-02-02)
• David Flin

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The Scottish Government has announced a new target to decarbonise electricity generation, as First Minister Alex Salmond outlined that the country will seek to reduce carbon dioxide production by over 80 per cent by 2030.

According to the Scottish Government, in 2010, emissions from Scotland’s electricity grid activity were estimated at 347 grams of carbon dioxide per kWh. Under the new target, set to be achieved by 2030, this is to drop to 50 grams of carbon dioxide per kWh. In order to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, Scotland will focus on renewing investment in its offshore wind sector.

Speaking at the Scottish Renewables – Scottish Enterprise Offshore Wind and Supply Chain Conference in Aberdeen, Salmond announced the signing of new Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and four key ports in the region to support the development of the offshore wind sector. This partnership will seek to help the ports attract a potential £100 million of investment to the Highlands.