With the ambition to reach net zero by 2045, Scotland needs to accelerate its transition to cleaner forms of energy; much of the effort in this direction has been seen in the installation and approvals for large offshore wind farms in the North Sea.
However, Scotland’s burden of carbon emissions comes from its heating requirements. 84 percent of Scottish homes burn gas to keep their homes warm, making up nearly 36 percent of Scotland’s annual carbon emissions, which need to be drastically reduced if the 2045 target is to be met.