Energy Statistics for Scotland - Q3 2024

Renewable Electricity Capacity

Renewable electricity capacity in Scotland has risen over the last 12 months, from 15.1 GW in September 2023 to 16.0 GW in September 2024. This is largely due to increases in wind capacity.

Figure 4. Renewable electricity capacity in Scotland over time

In Q3 2024 in Scotland, 7.5 TWh of renewable electricity was generated. This is an increase of 8.5% from 6.9 TWh generated in Q3 2023. Scotland has generated 26.6 TWh in the first three quarters of 2024. This is an increase of 16.8% over the same period in 2023.

Figure 5.  Renewable Electricity Generation (in TWh) in 2023 and 2024 (Q1-3)

Source: Energy Trends – UK Renewables