Responding, Claire Mack, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said: “This new record shows how Scotland’s remarkable renewable energy resource is being harnessed by technologies like wind, hydro, biomass, solar, marine energy and more, delivering environmental and economic benefits across Scotland.
“Renewables are now producing more of our electricity than ever before, reducing the carbon emissions which cause climate change and driving jobs and investment from Stranraer to Shetland.
“Our industry now employs 16,000 people in Scotland, and with the right support from government can continue to deliver the economic benefits of a low-carbon future in line with the Scottish Government’s Energy Strategy and the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy and Clean Growth Plan.”
