Blown away: following the money in Scotlandʼs onshore wind sector
The Centre for Local Economies published a new report last week on the potential benefits for Scotland’s communities as wind energy sector expands.
By Julian Boys, Oliver Chan, and Emmet Kiberd, 27th May 2026
As Scotland expands its wind capacity, communities across Scotland could receive £165m each year from onshore wind energy, if ministers give Scotland’s host communities the right to a share in their local windfarm.
Our latest report shows excessive profits are currently leaking out of the Scottish communities who host onshore wind turbines; however, it also highlights a real opportunity to build stronger local economies and reduce inequality.
Onshore wind has the potential to become a long-term source of income for communities across Scotland, but only if communities are granted a financial stake.
Read the full Report here
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