Energy Statistics for Scotland - Q1 2026
Overview of key facts and trends relating to energy in Scotland for Q1 2026.
Energy Statistics for Scotland - Q1 2026
June 2026
Key Points
In the first quarter of 2026, 13.4 TWh of electricity was generated from renewable sources in Scotland. This is the highest figure recorded for a single quarter and is a 22% increase compared to the same quarter in 2025.
There was 18.1 GW of renewable electricity operational capacity in Scotland as of the end of March 2026.
There was 1,583 MW of operational electricity storage in Scotland as of the end of March 2026.
As of the end of March 2026, there are 1,236 renewable energy projects, with an estimated capacity of 85.4 GW in the planning pipeline. The largest contributor to this potential increase in capacity is battery storage (32.8 GW).
In 2024, there was 20.6g of CO2e/kWh of greenhouse gas emissions associated with electricity generation in Scotland.
An estimated 40,632 GWh of fuel was consumed by road vehicles in Scotland in 2024. This is a 0.5% decrease compared to the 2023 estimate.