The country has a large number of geothermal and hydroelectric power plants, which provide a massive electricity surplus to the island nation. (cryptoground.com)
It was also unclear whether there was the infrastructure, or political will, to allow Scotland to export its renewable electricity surplus south, which would have been crucial to it operating a low carbon energy system. (carbonbrief.org)
Because the fuel is stored for later use after it's produced, it could be produced during off - peak periods overnight, which would lower the cost and allow the province to tap into its considerable electricity surplus. (treehugger.com)