Yihong Zhou, John Low, Andrew Lyden, Chaimaa Essayeh, Wei Sun, Daniel Friedrich, Thomas Morstyn
July 2023
Smart local energy system (SLES) can provide value from local renewable generation and demand-side flexibility to
help achieve the UK net-zero target. In this report, we provide a high-level feasibility evaluation for three categories
of options for decarbonisation, focusing on the Scottish Borders, a region that has significant renewable energy
potential and an urgent need for decarbonised heating and transportation if it is to achieve the UK and Scottish
Government’s net-zero target, and improve the welfare of residents.