Including 11 closely related terms such as low carbon, carbon ambitions, and carbon economy.
… pillars of strategic activity, Orkney will achieve further sustainable energy targets in reducing carbon emissions and reducing fuel poverty. It will sustain a secure supply of energy as we collectively transition to a low carbon economy. It will also deliver wider economic benefit and ensure Orkney is recognised as a world leader in providing innovative solutions today for tomorrow’s energy…
…, particularly for its agricultural vehicles and equipment and marine vessels, still needs to be recognised. It is therefore imperative that the security of energy supply is carefully considered as further transitional steps towards a low carbon economy are taken in Orkney. Although referenced as a Transport fuel, LNG represents a step towards lower carbon emissions by replacing heavy oil used…
… for business as a test-bed location for trialling and piloting novel transport systems and technologies. 3. A secure transition to renewable and carbon energy systems Orkney has been pioneering the transition to a low carbon economy for decades, with a history of world firsts providing a backstory that illustrates the collective ambition of the Islands community. The strategy recognises the recent…
… achievement in 2016 of generating 120.5% of Orkney’s electrical needs but that Orkney’s natural renewable energy resources remain largely untapped and therefore represents a significant contribution to the ambitious government targets towards a low carbon economy. Smart Energy Management Storage. Orkney continues to demonstrate vibrancy as a hub for energy research, development and production. Key…
… mainland is constrained by inadequate electrical grid infrastructure. This theme can be considered as crosscutting in support of the strategy to drive Island related issues forward. In order to deliver and significantly contribute towards the low carbon ambitions of the Scottish and UK governments, Orkney needs significant investment in grid connectivity to export and trade in the energy markets…