More Than 1,000 Homes Linked to £20BN Green Energy Grid Expected to Be Built in Scotland
However, the project has faced criticism from some Conservative MPs, who argue that the new infrastructure will be unsightly and damage the countryside.
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A £20 billion project is underway to build a green energy grid in Scotland, which will power over 1,000 new homes in the Highlands. The project, led by SSEN Transmission, aims to channel power from new offshore and onshore windfarms to the UK’s electricity supply.
Despite these concerns, the project is seen as a crucial step towards achieving the UK’s net-zero carbon emissions target by 2050. The government has warned that tens of billions of pounds worth of new grid infrastructure will be needed by the end of this decade to meet this goal.
The project has also sparked debate about the need for new transmission infrastructure, with some arguing that it is unnecessary and too expensive. However, experts say that the existing grid is not equipped to handle the increased demand for renewable energy, and that new infrastructure is needed to support the growth of offshore wind power.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned that around 50 million miles of power lines around the world need to be built or upgraded by 2040 to keep pace with renewable energy commitments. The agency estimates that the world will need to spend $600 billion a year by 2030 to meet this goal.
In Scotland, the new grid infrastructure will be built in phases over the next few years. The project is expected to create thousands of jobs and support the growth of local communities.
Source: The Guardian
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