Renewable Energy Reports
WindStore large-scale energy storage
WindStore is a joint industry project looking at large-scale compressed air energy storage in depleted reservoirs, aquifers, salt domes and underground mines. The partners in this joint industry project are Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Production Geoscience Ltd (PGL) and Scottish Enterprise.
Download the WindStore large-scale energy storage report (PDF, 766kb)
Windfarm Construction: Economic Impact Appraisal
This report presents the findings of a review of the three windfarm developments at Clyde Valley (Airtricity, South Lanarkshire), Dalswinton (Airtricity, Dumfries and Galloway) and Harestanes (Scottish Power, Dumfries and Galloway). The review was undertaken on behalf of Scottish Enterprise Lanarkshire and Scottish Enterprise Dumfries and Galloway.
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Marine Renewable (Wave and Tidal) Opportunity Review
With most of an estimated £130 million of global capital investment earmarked for UK activity, this report finds that a diverse range of Scottish sectors are well placed to capture work in marine renewables projects.
The report has been completed to give companies wishing to be part of the supply chain an overview of the key issues, supply chain structure, project lifecycles and main players in the sector.
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Key facts and figures in the renewable energy industry
The Scottish renewable energy industry already has around 90 specialist companies working in this field, ranging from fuel cell technology to wind turbine manufacture. Scotland is also rich in natural wind and marine resources and has a long record of hydroelectricity generation.
This report underlines the opportunities that exist for Scottish companies in the renewable energy sector over the next five years and beyond.
Key Facts and Figures in the Renewable Energy Industry 2005 (PDF, 1556kb)