The energy and environment element of the 649-pageWhite Paper – entitled Scotland’s Future and launched today in Glasgow – said anewly-independent Scotland would aim to be the key supplier of renewable power tothe rest of the UK.

“Following independence, Scottish renewableenergy will continue to represent the most cost-effective means for the rest ofthe UK to meet its renewable ambitions,” said the WhitePaper.

“The continuation of a system of shared supportfor renewables and capital costs of transmission among consumers in Scotlandand the rest of the UK isa reasonable consideration for meeting the UK's ongoing green commitments.”

But