Renewable Energy: Scotland

Scotland Office written question – answered am ar 24 Gorffennaf 2024.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Martin McCluskey Martin McCluskey Assistant Whip

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what recent estimate he has made of the value to the Scottish economy of the renewable energy sector; and what steps he plans to take to support that sector.

Photo of Ian Murray Ian Murray The Secretary of State for Scotland

The renewable energy sector supports economic activity throughout its supply chains and this economic activity supports wage spending across Scotland. According to the Fraser of Allander Institute, a leading think-tank, Scotland’s renewable energy industry and its supply chain supported an estimated 42,000 jobs and contributed over £10.1 billion to the economy in 2021. Scotland's renewables industry continues to contribute significantly to the UK economy, and has a growing role to play as we realise the UK Government’s ambition of becoming a clean energy superpower by 2030. The establishment of GB Energy, publicly owned and headquartered in Scotland, will further support and turbocharge the sector.

Does this answer the above question?

Yes2 people think so

No3 people think not

Would you like to ask a question like this yourself? Use our Freedom of Information site.