Agri-renewables strategy for Scotland.

The Agri-renewables Strategy has as overarching aim to support the uptake of renewable energy generation by agricultural businesses in Scotland. The Strategy sets out the key actions to address barriers which could constrain uptake of on-farm renewables. The objectives of the Agri-renewables Strategy are: 1) to promote community involvement, community benefits and the advantages of partnership working; 2) to ensure that the development of farm scale renewable energy installations minimises the impact on Scotland’s environment and landscapes and respects residential amenity; 3) to raise awareness of the opportunities provided by the full range of renewable technologies; 4) to strengthen links between renewable energy generation and uptake of energy efficiency measures on farm; 5) to demonstrate the range of advice, information and support that is available to agri-businesses in considering their energy needs.