Xodus Study to Explore Offshore Renewables Potential as Part of Energy Systems within Scottish Communities

摘要

International energy consultancy,Xodus Group,is to conduct a study which will investigate the integration of offshore renewables into localised energy systems around Scotland.The five-month offshore generation energy systems study,commissioned by Crown Estate Scotland,began in July,2019.Xodus is partnering with Element Energy and Baldock Energy on the study,which will focus on two main areas-project landscaping and the value case.Within project landscaping,Xodus will catalogue any potential new offshore generation energy system projects,in addition to projects already in development,This part of the study will also see Xodus investigate potential ways these projects could be supported.The socio-economic impact of new or established offshore generation systems,such as community regeneration,economic growth will be studied as part of the value case.Dr Adrian de Andres,Principal Consultant at Xodus who is leading the study,said:”Xodus is accelerating the energy transition and this project is a great example of integrating commercial and social aspects when considering development of future offshore renewables projects.”In the context of the Scottish energy landscape,studies like these can help with the commercial case within pilot projects,enabling emerging energy projects to progress on the path towards commercialisation.Energy systems projects can also help reduce the dependence on diesel by some communities,providing a catalyst for the energy transition.