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Astronomer Royal for Scotland: Robert Angus Smith: 1817–1884 chemist environmental chemistry, acid rain, discoverer Mary Somerville: 1780–1872 mathematician, astronomer Matthew Stewart: 1717–1785 mathematician James Stirling: 1692–1770 mathematician Robert Stirling: 1790–1878 engineer, clergyman: inventor of the Stirling engine: John ...
In 2002, the Renewables Obligation (Scotland) legislation was introduced. It was conceived as a way to promote the development of small-scale hydro-electric, wave power, tidal power, photovoltaics, wind power and biomas schemes, but by the time it came into force, the definition of small scale had been increased from 5 MW to 10 MW and then 20 MW, and existing hydro-electric stations that had ...
In 2002, the Renewables Obligation (Scotland) legislation was introduced. It was conceived as a way to promote the development of small-scale hydro-electric, wave power, tidal power, photovoltaics, wind power and biomass schemes, but by the time it came into force, the definition of small scale had been increased from 5 MW to 10 MW and then 20 MW, and existing hydro-electric stations that had ...
The North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board was created by the Hydro-electric Development (Scotland) Act 1943, [1] a measure championed by the politician Tom Johnston while he was Secretary of State for Scotland. [2] Johnston's vision was for a public body that could build hydro-electric stations throughout the Highlands.
In 2002, the Renewables Obligation (Scotland) legislation was introduced. It was conceived as a way to promote the development of small-scale hydro-electric, wave power, tidal power, photovoltaics, wind power and biomas schemes, but by the time it came into force, the definition of small scale had been increased from 5 MW to 10 MW and then 20 MW, and existing hydro-electric stations that had ...
Fleming has lived in Scotland for most of his life. He farms land on the Isle of Seil in Argyll, raising sheep and cattle. [1] His son, Duar Fleming is managing director of EnviroCentre. [14] [15] Fleming has curated an exhibition of the history of civil engineering in Scotland. [1] His daughter Tracy is an IT specialist.
Rain falling over a drainage basin in Scotland.Understanding the cycling of water into, through, and out of catchments is a key element of hydrology. Hydrology (from Ancient Greek ὕδωρ (húdōr) 'water' and -λογία () 'study of') is the scientific study of the movement, distribution, and management of water on Earth and other planets, including the water cycle, water resources, and ...
In 2002, the Renewables Obligation (Scotland) legislation was introduced. It was conceived as a way to promote the development of small-scale hydro-electric, wave power, tidal power, photovoltaics, wind power and biomas schemes, but by the time it came into force, the definition of small scale had been increased from 5 MW to 10 MW and then 20 MW, and existing hydro-electric stations that had ...