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Natural capital: marine and terrestrial economic reliance analysis
This paper summarises further analysis that expands the methodology developed in the “Importance of Natural Capital to the Scottish Economy” analysis. It proposes a methodology to assess natural capital economic reliance by output and employment across two core distinctions: marine and terrestrial.
Appendix 1: Location of electricity generation sources
| Offshore Wind Farm Name | Number of Turbines | Nearest REP Coastline |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Bay | 11 | Aberdeen City & Shire |
| Beatrice | 84 | Highlands & Islands |
| Hywind | 5 | Aberdeen City & Shire |
| Kincardine | 5 | Aberdeen City & Shire |
| Methil Demo | 1 | Edinburgh & South East |
| Moray East | 100 | Highlands & Islands |
| Robin Rigg East | 30 | South of Scotland |
| Robin Rigg West | 30 | South of Scotland |
| Seagreen 1 | 114 | Tay Cities |
| Total | 380 |
| REP | Sum of Installed Capacity (MWelec) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Highlands & Islands | 1,424.90 | 36% |
| South of Scotland | 806.90 | 21% |
| Glasgow City | 477.50 | 12% |
| Aberdeen City and Shire | 415.55 | 11% |
| Edinburgh & South East | 246.35 | 6% |
| Ayrshire | 217.20 | 6% |
| Forth Valley | 170.70 | 4% |
| Tay Cities | 153.60 | 4% |
| Total | 3,912.70 | 100% |
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