We are far far off 100% renewables. Storage is a huge problem so we will still be using other forms for a while yet
This is an interesting counterpoint to Scotland being a net energy exporter – it has become more dependent on power imports. IMO we should have had replacements lined up for Torness and Hunterston nuclear power stations. Loads of new offshore wind and even some pumped hydro is lined up for the North of Scotland by the early 2030s but some nuclear baseload generation for the central belt ready for the mid 2020s would have saved a lot of hassle.
So what this doesn’t show is the proportion generation exceeds the load. In 2022 export was 18.7 TWh, not sure what that is as a percentage of total energy use.
With more storage that 2.2% will easily be closed.
Might jot he for a wee while, but with the Cruachan expansion going ahead, and new Coire Glas pumped hydro going ahead, along with new BESS (quick search, Coalburn BESS with 1GWh capacity is going ahead) then that would cover most if not all periods.
Still believe we should have nuclear for base load – wave and tidal is still a long way off for large-scale production so they’re a no-go
What was the position for 2023? Is it improving on this?
Why am I seeing posts saying Scotland is no at 100% renewables when this shows it’s not, just lies and misinformation?
![Proportion of time Scotland is capable of meeting [electricity] demand from Scottish generation](https://www.europesays.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/6i4q18vq0yec1-1920x1024.jpeg)
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Who’s that source? Not sure why he considers 2.2% transfer notable (or a problem).
Edit: I looked into this, he’s saying this because his employer is building more hydro, which can contribute to filling gaps in generation.
Nuclear was 16.9% in 2022
https://www.gov.scot/publications/methodology-the-source-data-from-national-grid-and-elexon-is-translated-into-figures-eir-release/
They must be counting it as low carbon here.
We are far far off 100% renewables. Storage is a huge problem so we will still be using other forms for a while yet
This is an interesting counterpoint to Scotland being a net energy exporter – it has become more dependent on power imports. IMO we should have had replacements lined up for Torness and Hunterston nuclear power stations. Loads of new offshore wind and even some pumped hydro is lined up for the North of Scotland by the early 2030s but some nuclear baseload generation for the central belt ready for the mid 2020s would have saved a lot of hassle.
So what this doesn’t show is the proportion generation exceeds the load. In 2022 export was 18.7 TWh, not sure what that is as a percentage of total energy use.
With more storage that 2.2% will easily be closed.
Might jot he for a wee while, but with the Cruachan expansion going ahead, and new Coire Glas pumped hydro going ahead, along with new BESS (quick search, Coalburn BESS with 1GWh capacity is going ahead) then that would cover most if not all periods.
Still believe we should have nuclear for base load – wave and tidal is still a long way off for large-scale production so they’re a no-go
What was the position for 2023? Is it improving on this?
Why am I seeing posts saying Scotland is no at 100% renewables when this shows it’s not, just lies and misinformation?