Renewables produce more than 100% of Scotland’s electricity demand for first time
Data from the Scottish Government shows that in 2022, the equivalent of 113% of Scotland’s gross electricity consumption was generated from green power sources.
Renewables have provided more than enough electricity to meet Scotland’s needs for the first time, figures show.
Data from the Scottish Government shows that in 2022, the equivalent of 113% of Scotland’s gross electricity consumption was generated from green power sources – such as wind and hydro.
This was up 26 percentage points from the previous year.
It came as electricity consumption in Scotland fell by 4% to 22,040 gigawatt hours.
Energy Secretary Neil Gray welcomed the “significant milestone” for Scotland’s renewables sector.
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