Scotland’s Energy Resources by Iain Morrison at Gray’s School of Art

To achieve its net zero emissions target by 2045, Scotland must phase out fossil fuels and embrace a diverse renewable energy mix. Combining its access to wind, solar, hydro, biomass, and other emerging technologies like green hydrogen enhances energy system resilience, reducing reliance on any single source and addressing the variability of renewables.

Wind and solar, though abundant, are intermittent, requiring support from steady resources like hydropower and biomass. Pumped-storage systems can store excess energy for use during low renewable output. Biomass plants provide consistent baseload power, stabilizing the grid.

Green hydrogen, produced from renewables, offers versatile energy storage and decarbonization options for heating, industry, and transport. Scotland’s rich resources—offshore wind, tidal currents, and hydroelectric capacity—create a complementary energy mix. Developing an integrated approach can ensure a reliable, sustainable energy system, accelerating Scotland’s transition to net zero.

This poster is part of a set of information graphics led posters that have been created to raise awareness of Scotland's commitment to meeting its net zero emissions targets by 2045 (five years before the rest of the UK) called Achieving Net Zero.