Scots seek new Holyrood backing for renewables

Industry body Scottish Renewables has called on the signatories to a fresh government agreement to ensure they continue to support the green power sector, including the introduction of a new planning system.

The trade body said the Programme for Government, which will be published by the SNP and Green Party in the coming weeks, needs to back the renewables sector to grow further.

Outlining its priorities, SR said it wants a planning system which is fit for our net-zero future and capable of delivering the ambitions detailed in the recent cooperation agreement.

The renewable energy industry should also be supported to deliver on its enormous potential to create new jobs, drive investment and deliver a Scottish green recovery, said the outfit.

Meanwhile, decarbonising the heat supply of Scotland’s homes and buildings also needs to rise up the agenda.

Chief executive Claire Mack said: “These recommendations, along with those made in our manifesto for May’s Scottish Parliament election, set out ways in which our industry could grow and support Scotland’s economy and climate change targets.

“With huge ambition to scale up wind power, opportunities to grasp our first-mover advantage in decarbonisation on the global stage and with the world’s eyes turning to Glasgow for the crucial COP climate event in November, now is the time for The Scottish Government to set the stage for the continued growth which renewable energy can deliver for Scotland.”

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