Renewable energy

Renewable energy is energy generated from natural resources, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, wave, and geothermal heat. All of these sources of energy are replenished by nature.

Renewable energy sources do not require raw materials, apart from construction needs and maintenance. Where they replace fossil fuels, they also help to reduce the release of the greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide, into the atmosphere.

Scottish Natural Heritage has a key role in advising on these energy developments.

The Renewable Energy topic sheet  will provide more information on this topic, links to the curriculum and web-links to help you find out more.