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Report points to 'critical role' of north of Scotland in achieving net-zero


By Alan Hendry

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An SSEN engineer at a north of Scotland substation.
An SSEN engineer at a north of Scotland substation.

New analysis has highlighted the "critical role" the north of Scotland will play in addressing the climate emergency.

A report entitled Getting to Net Zero, from energy firm SSEN Transmission, assesses the potential contribution from the north's electricity sector in achieving net-zero emissions.

Rob McDonald, managing director of SSEN Transmission, said: “This report demonstrates the significant contribution the north of Scotland will play in achieving our net-zero targets and the critical role we have to play in connecting and transporting renewable electricity to areas of demand.

“As we further decarbonise our economy through the electrification of heat and transport, our analysis quantifies that the north of Scotland electricity sector has the potential to contribute 10 per cent of emissions abatement required for the UK to reach its net-zero target, playing an outsized role in the effort to decarbonise our nation.

“Over the past few weeks we have heard world leaders at COP26 talking about the importance of delivering net-zero and keeping 1.5C alive. This report makes clear the critical role the north of Scotland will play in achieving these targets as we continue to deliver a network for net-zero emissions.”

The full Getting to Net Zero report can be accessed here.


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