University of Strathclyde Report Estimates 49,200 Jobs in Scottish Renewables Sector
What happened
A report by the Fraser of Allander Institute at the University of Strathclyde estimates that approximately 49,200 full-time equivalent jobs exist in the Scottish renewables sector. The report, which was commissioned by Scottish Renewables, is based on Office for National Statistics survey data and a model of the Scottish economy. The figures are estimates and are subject to revision as more survey responses are received.
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Why it matters
Because renewable energy is not separately identified in national accounts, the report constructed a hypothetical sector. The report notes that survey uncertainty and revisions to official data mean the results should not be compared directly with previous editions. The report was also criticized for potentially serving as propaganda for the industry.
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Who's involved
- University of StrathclydeProduced the report using survey data from the Office for National Statistics.
- Office for National StatisticsProvided the survey data used for the economic modeling.
- ScotlandThe geopolitical state where the renewables sector is located.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- ScotlandSpeculative
The challenge to the accuracy of the job estimates could affect public funding or investment in the Scottish renewables sector.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Critique of ONS modeling may affect confidence in HM Treasury figuresCritique of ONS-based modeling may affect confidence in official economic figuresPossible
- Renewables job estimates may challenge Scotland's economic narrativeRenewables job estimates may challenge Scotland's economic narrativePossible
- Government may face questions over economic data reliability after academic critiqueGovernment may face questions over economic data reliability after academic critiquePossible
- Uncertainty in ONS data could affect Ofgem's energy regulationUncertainty in ONS data could affect Ofgem's energy price cap inputsPossible
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The entities involved
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Office for National Statistics
United Kingdom's principal government institution in charge of statistics and census data
- The Office for National Statistics has released provisional data regarding average private rents, noting market pressures driven by high demand in both England and Wales.
- ONS data highlights cost of living issues, prompting calls for government action regarding housing market failures, involving expert advice and political pressure.
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University of Strathclyde
university in Glasgow, Scotland, UK
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