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- with the policy challange: Low carbon energy
Whisky by-products in renewable energy
The process of distilling whisky creates by-products that can be a feed source for sheep and cattle. This report looks...
Renewable energy investments after Brexit
The implications of Brexit for investment in the UK’s renewable energy supply chain are uncertain, as much will depend on...
Hydrogen with CCS for decarbonised heat in the Scottish context
Heating for commercial and residential buildings represents 53% of Scotland's total energy demand. This makes decarbonisation heat a key challenge....
Using the TIMES model in developing energy policy
The Scottish Government has set very ambitious targets and policies in its Climate Change Plan to decarbonise the energy system....
A scoping study on assessment practices for noise impacts from renewable technologies
The ClimateXChange Wind Farm Impacts Study, published in July 2015, made a number of recommendations for developing better guidance on...
Security of electricity supply
When the Longannet power station closed in 2016 it raised debate about Scotland's ability to meet its peak demand for...
Review of Light and Shadow Effects from Wind Turbines in Scotland
How light and shadow effects from wind farms are considered in the development planning process in Scotland was raised in...
Energy Storage in Scotland
Scotland’s energy system is undergoing a major transformation in response to pressures to deliver clean, affordable and secure supplies of...
Local energy systems in the UK: Taking stock and looking forward
Decentralisation of the energy system appears to hold the promise of a more just energy system – a low carbon...
Edinburgh Heat Summit 2016
Heat accounts for over half of Scotland's final energy use, representing significant opportunities and challenges for reducing our greenhous gas...
Electrification of heat demand
This project looks at the potential impacts of electrifying a proportion of heat demand, and examines specific technology types against...
Life-cycle assessment of GHG emissions from unconventional gas extraction in Scotland
Unconventional gas is a growing industry worldwide and there is interest in developing the industry (particularly coal bed methane and...
