RE NE WABL E S UPDAT E Climate Change E nvir onme ntal Ac tion Gr oup Audre y Martin – T ransfo rmatio n, Pro je c ts and Re g e ne ratio n Manag e r
T HE RE NE WABL E S I NDUST RY I N SCOT L AND 2019 Scottish Renewables has compiled the key statistics on the development of Scotland’s renewable energy sector from a variety of government and industry sources in order to track the industry’s growing contribution to our energy needs, our economy and our environment. There is significant additional capacity in development across Scotland, with projects either in planning or already consented which total over 12GW. Again, capacity increases in the short term will come from onshore wind, with nearly 4GW of capacity already consented and a further 3.4GW in planning. Onshore wind is the biggest single technology, accounting for 71 per cent of installed capacity, while hydro, solar & bioenergy are Scotland’s other major Source: BEIS Energy Trends sources of renewable Source: Scottish Government - Renewable Planning Statistics - power. Summary Table
T HE RE NE WABL E S I NDUST RY I N ARGYL L AND BUT E 2020 Argyll and Bute's abundance of wind, water and wave energy, and the energy potentially generated by biomass present key sustainable economic opportunities, which if harnessed and managed correctly can offset many of the problems faced by our peripheral and fragile locations. WHAT ARE OUR ST RE NGT HS? WHAT ARE OUR CHAL L E NGE S? Argyll and Bute has an abundance Argyll and Bute has a significant and distinguished of wind, water and wave energy track record of pioneering and delivering renewable Argyll and Bute will always have challenges In many areas of Argyll and Bute due to its geographical position on energy projects, we are well placed to respond to around logistics due to its geographical there is limited spare grid capacity. the west coast. the pressing timelines for the development of this position to the UK. Exporting and importing in Improvements to the grid system can industry and take advantage of the economic the industry can costly due to challenging be both expensive and take opportunities being offered to our communities Argyll and Bute is home to strong infrastructure. considerable time to implement from renewable energy. supply chain businesses such as CS which creates a barrier for Wind (Wind Tower Manufacturer), developers. Argyll and Bute’s offshore wind potential is Argyll and Bute champions innovation in the Renewable Parts and GSS Marine industry and is home to The Scottish Association for still untapped. This is because of challenges (Marine Services Support) which Marine Science (SAMS) is Scotland’s largest and related to the sea state, depth of the water Argyll and Bute, as well as the rest of operate worldwide in the industry. and ecological designations around the oldest independent marine science organisation, the UK have suffered from the cut in seabed on the west coast and the cost of delivering marine science for a productive and onshore subsides from the UK undertaking feasibility studies to ensure the sustainably managed marine environment through Government for onshore wind. This innovative research, education and engagement environment is safe to build sites. However has resulted in many approved with society. In addition we have also seen a number emerging technology may mitigate these risks onshore projects taking longer to in the near future. of testing and demonstration wave and tidal secure financial closure. renewable sites in Argyll and Bute.
T HE ARGYL L AND BUT E I NT E RACT I VE RE NE WABL E S MAP There is an even The interactive renewables map is a tool incorporated into our spread of sites in Renewable Energy Action Plan which allows people to access Argyll and Bute with up to date information from our planning system on The majority being Renewable Energy sites in Argyll and Bute. micro hydro schemes KE Y F ACT S 7 There is 1 The latest 15 o operational commercial commercial Small scale Commercial windfarms windfarms currently windfarm to begin community windfarms (7 on Kint ntyre P Penins nsul ula) Approved in the construction in In Argyll and Bute with a combined Planning system September 2019 is with a combined Capacity of and yet to begin Beinn An Tuirc Capacity of 346 MW 346 M construction Phase 3 2. 2.4M 4MW ARGYL L AND BUT E RE NE WABL E S DE VE L OPME NT S Total of 800 800 Operational renewable sites in Argyll and Bute Generating 1.5 G 1. 5 GW of Renewable Energy PL E ASE NOT E T HIS CAPACIT Y DOE S NOT INCL UDE OF F SHORE WIND/ WAVE AND T IDAL SIDE S
Our vision is: “Argyll and Bute will be at the heart of renewable energy development in Scotland by taking full advantage of its unique and significant mix of indigenous renewable resources and maximising the opportunities for sustainable economic growth for the benefit of its communities and Scotland.”
WORKING IN PART NE RSHIP WHAT I S ABRA? The Argyll and Bute Renewable Energy Alliance (ABRA) was established in 2011 and brings together key public and private sector partners - including Argyll and Bute Council, the Scottish Government, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Marine Scotland, Scottish Power Renewables, Scottish and Southern Energy, The Crown Estate Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage and Skills Development Scotland - to ensure a greater awareness of all the issues relating to renewable development across Argyll and Bute, and to act as a key mechanism to assist with delivering the Renewable Energy Action Plan.
T HE RE NE WABL E E NE RGY ACT ION PL AN This Renewable Energy Action Plan has been developed to assist Argyll and Bute realise its vision for the development of renewable energy: “Argyll and the Islands will be at the heart of renewable energy development in Scotland by taking full advantage of its unique and significant mix of indigenous renewable resources and maximising the opportunities for sustainable economic growth for the benefits of its communities and Scotland.” Ref. Action Partner(s) Timescale ABRA 2019/20 Review supply chain capacity and key capabilities in light New Actions 5 of opportunities arising from future Crown Estate Scotland from 2019/20 leasing rounds ABRA6 Investigate opportunities for future Crown Estate Scotland 2019/20 offshore wind easing rounds ABRA 2019/20 Investigate opportunities for future local energy systems 7 and innovative storage techniques
Action Partner(s) Timescale Ensure the grid is fit for purpose to meet renewable energy opportunities – Inveraray-Crossaig overhead line replacement, ABC, HIE, SSEN 2021 Northern Argyll substation, overhead line to Taynuilt and submarine cable replacement programme Work with partners to examine opportunities for Smart Local Energy Systems/alternatives to grid improvement e.g. LES, CES, SSEN Ongoing ACCESS project on Mull Promote Campbeltown as an energy port with future potential for Operations and Maintenance (O&M) activities associated ABC, HIE, SDI Ongoing with offshore renewables in the Irish Sea, Malin areas and along the Western Seaboard Local supply chain events associated with renewable sector developments and online supplier portals e.g. Open 4 Renewables Ad hoc as development developers/HIE occurs Business Portal Support to non-renewables sector businesses to expand into the renewables sector ABC, HIE, SDS Ongoing Promote European Marine Science Park as a location for renewables related development HIE Ongoing Consider future renewables business accommodation and land requirements and feed into Local Development Plan ABC, HIE, supply Ongoing preparation and any relevant national policies chain HIE, SDS, renewables Work with developers and future investors to identify any skills shortages Ongoing developers, supply chain Maintain suitable courses to support renewables and energy skills Argyll College, UHI Ongoing SSEN, renewables Ad hoc as development Consider opportunities for apprenticeship/work experience programmes developers occurs SPR via ALI Energy, ABC, Ad hoc as development Schools education and skills career days renewables occurs developers, SSEN Renewable Investigate opportunities for shared ownership of renewables and respond to future Scottish Government consultations Complete developers, LES Renewable Support community benefits from renewables development and respond to future Scottish Government consultations Complete developers, LES Support community based renewables through the Community Renewable Opportunity Portal (CROP), direct support and LES, ABC Ongoing events ABC, HIE, Influence legislation and policy development to ensure delivery of overarching ABRA vision and to assist in securing a renewable Ongoing successful route to market developers, LES, CES, SDS
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