Energy demands to rise by 50% in 45 years

A 50% rise in energy demand in the next 45 years means that Scotland needs to keep its nuclear option open, according to a group of the country’s most senior academics.
With a sharp fall in generating capacity looming, the Royal Society of Edinburgh warns that demand for energy will continue to rise, and a mix of solutions is required.
Its estimate of a 50% increase by 2050 is based on trend growth in demand and 2% average annual economic growth.
The Herald