Renewable energy in Scotland

Contents

1 Introduction

Our inquiry

2 The grid and transmission charges

The electricity grid

Transmission charges

Volatility of charges

Locational charges

Ofgem and the net zero targets

3 Supply chain and funding for renewable energy

Supply chain

Contracts for difference and funding

Tidal energy funding

Comparison of the UK to Denmark

4 A green recovery for Jobs

Training the workforce

Green energy jobs and the pipeline of projects

UK and Scottish Government interventions post pandemic

5 Final thoughts

Conclusions and recommendations

Formal minutes

Witnesses

Published written evidence

List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament




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