Consultation Response - Onshore Wind Policy Statement

Scottish Renewables response to the Scottish Government's consultation on the draft Onshore Wind Policy Statement.

The response recommends the Policy Statement:

• Ensures all devolved policy levers are being fully utilised to support the industry in unlocking further cost reductions and removing barriers to deployment
• Encourages the consideration of the latest turbine technologies, with increased rotor diameters and hub heights, to maximise efficiency and unlock significant cost reductions
• Commits to preparing guidance on repowering which contains a presumption in favour of re-development/re-use
• Ensures a flexible and inclusive approach to shared ownership is followed, and consider the delivery of a ‘community benefits package’ for new developments