Energy Statistics for Scotland - Q3 2024

Energy Statistics for Scotland - Q3 2024

December 2024

Key Points

Total final energy consumption in Scotland continues to fall, with gas consumption now at 70% of the 2005 level and electricity consumption at 74% of the 2005 level.

Renewable electricity capacity in Scotland has risen over the last 12 months, from 15.1 GW in September 2023 to 16 GW in September 2024.

In Q3 2024, 7,483 GWh of electricity was generated from renewable sources in Scotland. This is an increase of 8.5% from Q3 2023.

Scotland continues to be a net exporter of electricity, exporting 33.8% of its electricity generation in 2023.

There are 962 potential renewable electricity projects including storage currently at either the planning or construction stage in Scotland as of September 2024. These have an estimated capacity of 57.3 GW.