Renewable energy in Scotland's national forests
Renewable energy in Scotland's national forests
Supporting Scotland's climate goals
The Scottish Government has committed to achieve Net Zero by 2045. One part of reaching this goal is renewable energy. Energy sources like wind and hydro create green electricity for everyday life, and combat the effects of climate change. All of our schemes benefit local communities and some are owned and run by them. We facilitate responsible renewable energy on Scotland’s forests and land to support the nations’ climate goals.
Net Zero is a balance. Despite clean technologies and greater awareness of our impact on the planet, cutting emissions completely is not feasible. Net Zero is a state of balance which means the same amount of emissions will be removed from the atmosphere as are put in.
The Scottish Government has committed to achieving a Net Zero society by 2045. This is 5 years ahead of the rest of the UK. Renewable energy helps to achieve this by providing energy with lower emissions. We also help by planting more trees which remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Below is the latest list of schemes generating power. This is updated twice a year. As a guide, 1,000MW of power can supply around 600,000 homes.
Currently Operating Renewable Schemes (EXCEL)
Below, you will find links to other information about our renewable energy policies. Renewable energy can be a contentious issue. But we work hard with the government and stakeholders to manage Scotland’s forests and land responsibly to create a greener society. As part of our efforts to support the Scottish Government's emissions reduction targets and tackle the climate emergency, we continue to explore the potential of the renewable energy resource on the land we manage.
Get in touch
For more information please contact the Renewables Team at: