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Abstract
UK Energy policy is at a critical juncture, with major changes in the electricity generation mix in prospect. In Scotland significant reductions in electricity generating capacity are expected as coal- and nuclear-powered stations close, and although rapid growth of renewable capacity continues, it does so from a very small base. There is no doubt that Scotland faces very substantial shifts in the composition of its electricity generating capacity, and very probably also a major contraction in the level of that capacity in the absence of further changes in UK energy policy (such as a move to commission new nuclear generating stations). The choices made will have important economic, as well as environmental, consequences.
Original language | English |
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Place of Publication | Glasgow |
Publisher | University of Strathclyde |
Number of pages | 27 |
Publication status | Published - 10 Apr 2006 |
Publication series
Name | Strathclyde Discussion Papers in Economics |
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Publisher | University of Strathclyde |
Volume | 06-02 |
Keywords
- UK energy policy
- electricity generation
- electricity generation in Scotland
- renewable technologies
- energy economics
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Supergen Marine Consortium
EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
1/10/03 → 30/09/07
Project: Research