1. A sustainable future for onshore wind
Mandy Gloyer
21st October 2009

2. • Targets and policy background
• Expansion of onshore wind
• More sensitive sites?
• Ensuring a sustainable way forward

3. Growth of onshore wind
Onshore wind capacity (MW) in Scotland

4. Projects in development
Installed Capacity (Gigawatts) in Scotland
Status All Renewables Onshore Wind
Operating 3.1 1.4
Under construction 0.8 0.8
Consented 2.6 2.5
In Planning 4.4 4.3
Scoping 3.4 2.9
Source: Scottish Renewables, Sept 2009
Two thirds of renewables built/consented = onshore wind
>90% renewables in planning/scoping = onshore wind …Onshore
wind capacity set to treble in next 2-3 years

5. By 2020, at least
• 42% cut in GHG emissions
• 50% of electricity to be renewable
• 6 GW of onshore wind required

8. A sustainable way forward
 Minimising negative impacts and maximising benefits
 Site selection
 Regulations
 Planning constraints and conditions
 Good practice guidance
 SNH ‘Good Practice During Wind Farm Construction’
 Online later in 2009
 Covers drainage, roads, habitat mgt, access, traffic, site infrastructure
 Agreed principles
 Sustainable development and biodiversity policies
Habitat management (mitigation/ enhancement)
Ongoing monitoring and support for research

9. Blanket Bog at Black Law
455ha of existing bog enhanced
450ha of conifers cleared for bog restoration
–Implement bog management
–Implement research into the restoration of
blanket bog

10. • www.scottishpowerrenewables.com
• Mandy Gloyer, Policy Manager (Ecology)
• mandy.gloyer@scottishpower.com
• www.scottishrenewables.com or 0141 353 4980