4. Projects in development
Installed Capacity (Gigawatts) in Scotland
Status All Renewables Onshore Wind
Operating 3.1 1.4
Under construction 0.8 0.8
Consented 2.6 2.5
In Planning 4.4 4.3
Scoping 3.4 2.9
Source: Scottish Renewables, Sept 2009
Two thirds of renewables built/consented = onshore wind
>90% renewables in planning/scoping = onshore wind …Onshore
wind capacity set to treble in next 2-3 years
5. By 2020, at least
• 42% cut in GHG emissions
• 50% of electricity to be renewable
• 6 GW of onshore wind required
6.
7.
8. A sustainable way forward
Minimising negative impacts and maximising benefits
Site selection
Regulations
Planning constraints and conditions
Good practice guidance
SNH ‘Good Practice During Wind Farm Construction’
Online later in 2009
Covers drainage, roads, habitat mgt, access, traffic, site infrastructure
Agreed principles
Sustainable development and biodiversity policies
Habitat management (mitigation/ enhancement)
Ongoing monitoring and support for research
9. Blanket Bog at Black Law
455ha of existing bog enhanced
450ha of conifers cleared for bog restoration
–Implement bog management
–Implement research into the restoration of
blanket bog