In this brochure Third Revolution Projects explores the economic opportunity behind Scotland’s renewable energy transition. Scotland’s Green Dividend: The Economic Rise of Renewables sets out the real-world value of the country’s expanding wind and solar sectors in terms of jobs, investment and local growth.

Based on past trends, the projected rise in generating capacity of renewable energy technologies is expected to exceed 26,500 MW by 2035. The brochure breaks down the economic impacts of this shift between 2024-2035. It is estimated that the increase in capacity will generate nearly 20,000 additional full-time jobs, £20.3 billion in additional direct capital investment and £1.6 billion in additional GVA. Using detailed regional analysis, it highlights which parts of Scotland are leading in onshore wind, offshore wind, and solar PV deployment, and how these technologies are reshaping regional economies.

Packed with infographics, projections, and policy insights, the report also outlines how government policy, grid modernisation, supply chain resilience, and community engagement can unlock even greater returns.

Explore how Scotland’s renewable infrastructure is powering not just energy, but inclusive economic growth.

Download the brochure or contact our economics and social impact team to learn more about our calculation methodology and the growing Scottish renewables sector.

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