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Publication - Statistics

Energy Statistics for Scotland - Q1 2026

Published
30 June 2026
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change

Overview of key facts and trends relating to energy in Scotland for Q1 2026.

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Renewable electricity generation

In 2026, 13.4 TWh of renewable electricity was generated in the first quarter in Scotland. This is a 22% increase from the 10.9 TWh generated in the first quarter in 2025 (Figure 1).

Figure 1:

Bar chart showing renewable electricity generation from Q1 2022 to Q1 2026 

Source – Energy Trends table 6.1: Renewable electricity capacity and generation (published 30th June 2026)

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