Circa 42,000 jobs supported by Scotland’s renewable energy sector, report finds
London, 19 December 2023, (Oilandgaspress): – Scotland’s renewable energy industry and its supply chain supported more than 42,000 jobs and generated over £10.1 billion of output in 2021, new figures released today (December 18) show.
Using the latest data available, Strathclyde University’s Fraser of Allander Institute reports that for the first time offshore wind is the renewable energy technology supporting the most employment across the Scottish economy with 15,005 full time equivalent (FTE) roles while onshore wind supports 12,030 roles and renewable heat 7,220 roles.
Offshore wind also powered the most activity across the Scottish economy, generating more than £4 billion, followed by onshore wind with £3.4 billion and hydropower with £1.2 billion.
The Fraser of Allander Institute’s report assessed the impact of the renewable energy sector and its spill-over benefits on Scotland’s supply chain and economy.
The renewable energy sector is not currently defined in national statistics published by either the UK or Scottish Governments, so the size of the sector has been estimated using data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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