Renewable Energy
Scottish Natural Heritage provides Government with advice which enables energy policy to take account of natural heritage issues. We advise Government and local authorities on the natural heritage impacts of energy use and production.
Policy
Our policies explain the approach that we take to renewables issues affecting
the natural heritage. We have identified policies for:·
- Renewable Energy
- Wind Energy
- Hydro-electric Energy
- Marine Renewable Energy
- Energy from Biomass
Renewables Guidance
& Advice
Renewable energy covers a wide range of sources, and the natural heritage
implications vary for different types of energy production. SNH’s work
and more detailed guidance and advice on the various forms of renewable energy
are available here.
Research & Trends
This link lists relevant reports produced by SNH which relate to renewable
energy in Scotland
Presentations
This link lists some recent presentations which have helped to highlight our
policy on energy and renewables.
Consultation responses
This link lists responses to recent consultations relevant to renewable energy.
Conferences &
Events
This link lists Conferences & Events relevant to renewable energy.