Understanding Scotland’s hydropower resources
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Aim: to establish full understanding of Scotland’s installed hydropower resources and related considerations
We have reviewed and synthesised the current information, knowledge and research that are relevant to hydro-electric power (HEP) development in Scotland. A full understanding is required to ensure that our research builds on an up-to-date and comprehensive knowledge base.
Literature reviews have been undertaken on:
- The current state of Scotland’s HEP resource and the potential for future expansion.
- Current understanding of the impacts of HEP on the physical and biotic aspects of Scottish river systems.
- The potential impacts of climate change and land use on installed and planned HEP resource.
- The legislative and regulatory context for HEP development.
To find out more about this work contact Susan Cooksley.
This research was funded by the Scottish Government RESAS Strategic Research 2011-2016.
