Scotland generated record-breaking amount of renewable energy at start of 2026

Scotland generated record-breaking amount of renewable energy at start of 2026

SCOTLAND has generated a record amount of renewable electricity for the first quarter of this year, as the country continues to produce more energy…

Scotland generates ‘huge amount ‘ of surplus renewables electricity to transfer over the border and enrich corporations with their pals in the UK Treasury

From Energy Statistics for Scotland – Q1 2026, published today, the above graph showing Scotland’s ever-increasing renewable electricity capacity and, of note, the levelling of on-shore and surging of off-shore capacity. Scotland’s capacity for electricity generation from renewable sources has increased substantially over the past 10 years and currently stands at 18.1 GW – a 3.2% increase compared to 17.6 GW at the end of the first quarter of 20…

Scottish Renewables Hit Record High as Energy Generation Surges

Scotland generated a record amount of renewable electricity during the first three months of 2026, according to newly published energy figures. Statistics released through the latest Energy Trends publication show that renewable sources produced 13.4 terawatt hours of electricity between January and March, the highest quarterly figure ever recorded. The total represents a 22 per cent increase compared with the same period in 2025 and reinforces …