Unlocking Scotland’s renewables potential [Clean Energy Pod #6]

In this episode of the Clean Energy Pod, powered by SSE, we talk to Claire Mack, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, the trade body for the industry in Scotland. Claire shares with us some of the challenges and opportunities for the renewable energy industry, what is needed to speed up the energy transition and how Scotland can remain a world leader in renewable energy.
This recording took place in June 2024.
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Chapters:
00:00 Trailer
00:27 Introduction
01:20 What types of renewable energy are there in Scotland?
04:30 Is Scotland world-leading in renewables?
05:58 How do you create a low carbon economy?
06:10 What opportunities does the renewables industry bring for communities?
07:37 What is Scotwind and why is Scotland's licensing system so good?
09:08 How can we reach a target of 25GW of offshore wind?
13:28 What can policy makers do to help speed up the energy transition?
15:56 How many jobs are being created in the industry and what skills are required for the future?
22:40 How is technology changing the future of renewables?
24:24 What are the biggest challenges facing the renewables industry?
29:03 How quickly can renewable energy reduce consumer energy bills?
29:26 How does the industry help communities to benefit from building more renewable energy sources and infrastructure?
32:24 What are the challenges and solutions for getting renewable energy from where it is generated to where it is needed?
38:00 How has Scotland influenced renewable energy technologies worldwide?
38:33 What exciting opportunities lie ahead?
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