THE SNP and Greens have been urged to make a massive increase in solar power a key part of joint government talks, to complement Scotland’s wind power revolution. Solar Energy Scotland said current electricity capacity of 372 megawatts could be raised to six gigawatts (6000 megawatts) if politicians adopted a “stretching but achievable” target. “When wind power is producing its lowest levels of energy, solar is at its most productive. Greens environment spokesman Mark Ruskell said the party was “committed to delivering a green recovery from Covid, and supporting the rapid growth of the renewable energy industry will play a central role in this”. “We actively encourage and promote solar energy as a source of renewable electricity and renewable heat across various policy initiatives and projects, and provide funding for solar projects through a range of programmes.

Source: The Herald July 19, 2021 04:30 UTC