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Rebecca McCurdy & Peter A Walker

Renewable energy generation hits record high

Renewable energy generation in Scotland has reached a record high.

The 7,358 gigawatt hours (GWh) produced in April, May and June of this year was a 36% increase on the same timeframe in 2021 – and more than 25% greater than any second quarter previously recorded.

It contributed to 18,568 GWh of renewable electricity being generated in the first half of 2022 – up 29% on 2021, the Scottish Government said.

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