Scotland is a leading example of the transition to renewable energy. Image source: Shutterstock (#543383593)
Scotland has set a new record for wind energy in the first half of 2017. During the first six months of this year, wind energy has taken care of 57 percent of the country’s total energy needs, including electricity consumption from homes, businesses, and industries. In June, for example, Scottish wind turbines have generated enough power for 118 percent of Scottish households.
“These statistics reinforce our country’s reputation as a renewable energy powerhouse and are a vindication of the Scottish government’s energy policy,” Scotland’s energy minister Paul Wheelhouse said.
That is good news considering the legal hurdles and lack of funding wind energy had to deal with. Of the 1,000 turbines that were planned for the end of 2017, only 67 are standing right now.
Pacific Standard
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