Contents
2 The renewable sector in Scotland
Support for renewable electricity
Cost of support for renewable electricity
Public opinion and the planning process
Projected overspend and manifesto commitments
Early closure of the Renewables Obligation to onshore wind and small solar PV
Delays to next round of Contracts for Difference
Ad hoc responses and lack of transparency
Impact on the renewable electricity sector in Scotland
Withdrawal of new subsidy for onshore wind
Future rounds of Contracts for Difference
Representation of Scottish interests
Consultation on changes to support for onshore wind
Improving engagement between the UK and Scottish governments
4 Infrastructure and security of supply
Infrastructure and the transmission network
Connections to the Scottish Islands
Intermittency and security of supply
5 Carbon emission and renewables targets
Meeting carbon emission and renewables targets
Gas plants and Carbon Capture and Storage
6 The need for a long-term strategy
The importance of a stable policy framework
The importance of renewable electricity
What a long-term strategy would look like
Conclusions and recommendations
List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament
20 July 2016