§ Mr. Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what figures are available to him to show the estimated proportion of electricity generated in Scotland by 1990 produced by (a) nuclear stations, (b) coal-fired stations, (c) hydro-electric stations and (d) oil-fired stations.
§ Mr. Allan StewartIn 1989–90 the approximate proportions are estimated as follows:
approximate proportions Nuclear stations 55 Coal-fired stations 35 Hydro-electric stations 10 Oil-fired stations 0 The outturn will, of course, depend on total demand and relative fuel prices.
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§ Mr. Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what figures are available to him to show estimated all-Scotland electricity demand in the years up to 1990, the maximum simultaneous demand for the year 1990 and the percentage of installed overcapacity in that year.
§ Mr. Allan StewartThe preparation of demand forecasts is a matter for the Scottish electricity boards. The estimated all-Scotland electricity demand in the years up to 1989–90 is as follows:
MW 1985–86 5,803 1986–87 5,871 1987–88 5,978 1988–89 6,046 1989–90 6,121 Notes:
(1) These figures relate to Scottish demand only and do not allow for plant used for trading with England and Wales.
(2) The figures exclude 2,000 MW of oil-fired capacity placed in reserve.
The plant additional to that required to meet the maximum demand in 1989–90 with planned security is estimated to be 21 per cent.