Record numbers employed in Scotland's renewables sector

The report, compiled by independent researchers who surveyed more than 540 companies, found that 11,695 people are currently in full-time employment, an increase of five per cent from the previous year’s study.

In a statement Joss Blamire, senior policy manager for Scottish Renewables, said: ‘These latest figures show the renewables industry has seen steady growth in the number of people being employed despite an uncertain year.

‘The breadth of job opportunities for project managers, ecologists and engineers has led to a wide range of people seeing renewable energy as a sector where they can use their skills and training.’

The survey also asked where these jobs were located with Glasgow, the Lothians, Highlands & Islands and the North East topping the list of regions employing the most people, and onshore wind (39 per cent), offshore wind (21 per cent), marine and bioenergy (both nine per cent) the most notable sources of employment.