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Introduction: The UK Government has committed to obtaining 20% of electricity from renewables by 2020, but this target will need to be revised upwards, and possibly even doubled, in the light of new EU legislation. The Scottish Government has already pledged a more ambitious target of obtaining 50% of electricity from renewables by 2020. To meet these targets, the RSPB favours a broad mix of renewables, including solar, wind, and marine power, wherever they are used in ways that minimise unnecessary damage to wildlife and the natural environment. We particularly support solutions that enable individuals and communities to generate their own power close their homes and businesses.