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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Marco Suttie

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

Part of the offshore wind farm in Aberdeen bay, Scotland.

SCOTLAND has generated a record amount of renewable electricity for the first quarter of this year, as the country continues to produce more energy than it consumes, according to new figures.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s (DESNZ) latest figures show that 13.4 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity was produced from renewable sources in Scotland during the first quarter of 2026 – the highest ever recorded for a single quarter and a 22% increase compared to 2025.

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