Scotland is on track for a record year of renewable electricity
generation, with output in the first half of 2017 17% greater
than the same period in 2016.
New figures published today by the UK Government’s Department
for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy show that
Scotland continues to lead the way in renewables, delivering
the equivalent of 54% of Scotland’s gross electricity
consumption in 2016.
Scotland generated approximately 24% of total UK renewable
electricity in 2016.
Total energy consumption in 2015 was 15.4% lower than in
2005-2007, exceeding the Scottish Government’s 12% energy
consumption reduction target for 2020. And 17.8% of total
Scottish energy consumption came from renewable sources, which
is an increase of 2.6 percentage points from 2014.
Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy, said:
“Today’s statistics show that Scotland is on track for a record
year of renewable electricity generation, and that our
renewable energy sector is stronger than ever. This reflects
our commitment to clean, green energy building, and we will
continue to support the renewable energy sector in Scotland.
“The future for renewable energy is bright in Scotland and
these figures show that over 50% of our electricity consumption
was delivered by renewables. A low carbon economy is not just a
practical way forward, but Scotland’s clean, green energy
resources are playing an increasingly crucial role in the
security of our energy supply.”
Background
Renewable electricity
generation data
Sub-national total final
energy consumption data
