Energy

Energy resources of Scotland

Author or Creator
Common Weal
To meet future demand and ensure energy security we will need to double the amount of currently-installed renewable generation.  It will also need a lot of energy storage. We have much more marine energy to generate hydrogen than we need for domestic and heavy goods transport. These resources are potentially an amazing export opportunity.

Can Scotland afford to go it alone?

Primary Author or Creator
Ruth Strachan
Date Published
Fast Facts

With every passing election, Scotland seems to move closer to independence. Investment Monitor explores the obstacles the country would face should it leave the UK.

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Scotland has got what it takes to be an independent country

Primary Author or Creator
Olaf Stando
Date Published
Alternative Published Date
2020
Fast Facts

Independence is about the right of people in Scotland to decide their own future

We’re the ideal size

Scotland is a wealthy nation with a big economy

We’re educated and talented

We have extraordinary energy resources

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Resilient Scotland Part One

Primary Author or Creator
Common Weal
Alternative Published Date
2021
Fast Facts

The borrowing cap for the Scottish Parliament should be removed or lifted substantially so public expenditure can be used where needed; but, more importantly the Scottish National Investment Bank should be given full dispensation to act as a bank and thus capitalise from sources such

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