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Analyzing Renewable Energy Industry in Scotland


Description: The development of renewable energy in Scotland has come forward in technical, economic, and political terms during the opening years of the 21st century. The natural resource base for renewables is exceptional by European, and even global standards. In addition to an existing installed capacity of 1.3 Gigawatts (GW) of hydro-electric schemes, Scotland has an estimated potential of 36.5 GW of wind and 7.5 GW of tidal power, 25% of the estimated total capacity for the European Union and up to 14 GW of wave power potential, 10% of EU capacity. The renewable electricity generating capacity may be 60 GW or more, considerably greater than the existing capacity from all Scottish fuel sources of 10.3 GW.

Much of this potentiality remains unexploited, but continuing improvements in engineering are sanctioning more of the renewable resources to be utilised. Fears regarding "peak oil" and climate change have driven the subject high up the political agenda and are also boosting the use of various biofuels. Although the funds of many projects remain either risky or contingent on subsidies, it is probable that there has been a significant, and in all probability long-term change, in the underpinning economics.

Besides the planned increases in both mass generating capacity and microsystems using renewable sources, various related schemes to reduce carbon emissions are being researched. While there is substantial support from the public, private and community-led sectors, concerns about the effect of the technologies on the natural environment have been expressed. There is also an emerging political debate about the relationship between the siting, and the ownership and control of these widely distributed resources.

Aruvian's R'search presents a focus on the Renewable Energy Industry in Scotland in its report – Analyzing Renewable Energy in Scotland. The report is a complete analysis of the various sectors of renewable energy in Scotland. Starting with an analysis of the energy issues facing Scotland and the overall renewable energy industry in Scotland, the report analyzes the following renewable commodities: small hydro power, biomass, wind energy, tidal and wave energy, nuclear power, and wind energy. Scotland’s environment for the development of renewable energy is also discussed in details in the report. Regulatory frameworks, government schemes promoting the use of renewable energy, etc., are all described in the report.

Major industry players such as Scottish and Southern Energy, Ecotricity, Airtricity, etc., are also profiled in the Aruvian’s Analyzing Renewable Energy in Scotland.


Contents: A. Executive Summary

B. Brief Profile of the Global Wind Power Industry
B.1 Market Overview
B.2 Global Market Analysis
B.3 Benefits of Wind Power

C. Looking at Global Policies
C.1 Analysis of the Kyoto Protocol & Post 2012 Reductions Framework
C.2 Changes in Export Credit Agencies, Multi-Lateral Development Banks & International Finance Institutions

D. Analyzing New Zealand’s Wind Energy Industry
D.1 Introduction
D.2 History of Wind Energy in New Zealand
D.3 Wind Resource in New Zealand
D.4 New Zealand Wind Developments Compared to International Experience
D.5 Technology Trends in the Industry
D.6 Factors Affecting Wind Energy Integration
D.6.1 Management of Frequency
D.6.2 Short Term Variation in Wind Farm Output
D.6.3 Generation Scheduling
D.6.4 Formation of Wind Farm Clusters
D.6.5 Lack of Standards
D.6.6 Wind Resource
D.6.7 Connection Issues
D.6.7.1 Regulations for Connection of Generators
D.6.7.2 Requirements for Frequency Control
D.6.7.3 Requirements for Output Control
D.6.7.4 Requirements for Speed Regulation
D.6.7.5 Requirements for Voltage Control
D.6.7.6 Requirements for Reactive Power
D.6.7.7 Requirements for Additional Transpower
D.6.7.8 Requirements for Isolated Operation
D.6.7.9 Requirements for Fault Ride-Through
D.6.7.10 Requirements for Harmonics
D.7 Interconnection of Wind Power
D.8 Looking at the HVDC Link
D.9 Regulating the Grid
D.10 Restraints on the Grid

E. Analyzing New Zealand’s Electricity Supply
E.1 Present-day Electricity Generation
E.2 Growing Demand for Electricity
E.3 Comparing Wind Turbine Load Factors with Other Forms of Electricity Generation
E.4 Determining the Reliability of Wind Turbines
E.5 Efficiency of Wind Turbines
E.6 Determining the Reliability of Wind Power
E.7 Looking at the Short-Term Variability of Wind Turbine Output
E.8 Determining the Role of Wind Power in the Overall Generation Mix
E.9 Cost of Electricity from Wind Power

F. Changing Regulatory Framework in New Zealand
F.1 Changes in Regulations
F.2 Reviewing of the Regulations by the System Operator

G. Analysis of Wind Turbine Generation Technology in New Zealand
G.1 Introduction
G.2 Induction Generator
G.3 Double Fed Induction Generator
G.4 Synchronous – Unsynchronized
G.5 Synchronous – Synchronized

H. Wind Power Siting in New Zealand
H.1 Introduction
H.2 Characteristics of Favorable Sites
H.3 Other Land Uses in New Zealand
H.4 Determining the Distance from Houses
H.5 Importance of Wind Speed
H.6 New Zealand’s ‘Wind’ Sites
H.7 Features to be Avoided
H.8 Limited Offshore Wind Farms
H.9 Developing More Wind Farms
H.10 Influences on the Size of the Wind Farm

I. Environmental Benefits from Wind Power for New Zealand
I.1 The Greenhouse Effect & Climate Change
I.2 CO2 Release by New Zealand’s Electricity Sector
I.3 Importance of Renewable Energy
I.4 Benefits from Wind Generation
I.5 Role of Wind Farms in Reducing Fossil Fuel Consumption
I.6 Impact of Electricity Generation on the Environment
I.7 Impact of Wind Generation on Wildlife
I.8 Impact of Wind Generation on Birds
I.9 Long Term Issues with Wind Farming
I.10 Requirement of Land

J. Noise Impact from Wind Turbines
J.1 Noise Pollution from Wind Turbines
J.2 Sound from a Wind Farm
J.3 Regulating Wind Farm Sound Limits

K. Public Opinion towards Wind Farms
K.1 Introduction
K.2 Opposition to Wind Farms
K.3 Problem with the Landscape
K.4 Looking at the Community Approach
K.5 Conclusion

L. Dealing with Wind Farms on Private Property
L.1 Introduction
L.2 Land Requirement
L.3 Regulations
L.4 Impact of Construction
L.5 Determining the Rent & Payments
L.6 Impact on Farming

M. Looking at Wind Farms as a Tourist Destination

N. Analyzing the Major Wind Farms in New Zealand
N.1 Hau Nui Wind Farm
N.2 Long Gully Wind Farm
N.3 Mahinerangi Wind Farm
N.4 Mount Cass Wind Farm
N.5 Tararua Wind Farm
N.6 Te Apiti Wind Farm
N.7 Te Rere Hau Wind Farm
N.8 Waitahora
N.9 White Hills Wind Farm

O. Leading Industry Contributors
O.1 Contact Energy
O.2 MainPower
O.3 Meridian Energy
O.4 Mighty River Power
O.5 NZ Windfarms Limited
O.6 Siemens
O.7 Tararua Wind Power Limited
O.8 TrustPower
O.9 Vestas
O.10 Windflow Technology

P. Appendix

Q. Glossary of Terms


Companies Mentioned - Contact Energy - MainPower - Meridian Energy - Mighty River Power - NZ Windfarms Limited - Siemens - Tararua Wind Power Limited - TrustPower - Vestas - Windflow Technology


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