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Publication - Statistics

Energy Statistics for Scotland – Q4 2025

Published
2 April 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 Q4 2025

Part of

Energy Statistics for Scotland – Q4 2025

March 2026

Key Points

A record 38.5 TWh of renewable electricity was generated in Scotland in 2025 – a 0.7% increase compared to the 38.3 TWh generated in 2024.

In 2025, there was 17.9 GW of renewable electricity capacity in Scotland – a 3.2% increase from 17.3 GW in 2024.

As of the end December 2025, there were 1,201 renewable energy projects with an estimated capacity of 84.8 GW in the planning pipeline in Scotland.

Scotland continues to generate more electricity than it needs. In 2025, net electricity exports (exports minus imports) were 20.8 TWh.

Contact

energy_statistics_mailbox@gov.scot

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