Renewable energy

Scottish Natural Heritage supports the development of renewable energy. On these pages you will find further information on our approach to renewable energy, the different technologies and their potential impacts on Scotland's nature and landscapes.

Our approach to renewables

Information on our approach, our service level statement and more.

Guidance for developers

A quick guide to the key natural heritage considerations if you're considering a renewable energy development.

Offshore wind energy

Guidance and policy relevant to offshore wind farms

Onshore wind energy

Guidance and policy relevant to onshore wind farms...

Bioenergy

Guidance and policy relevant to bioenergy...

Marine

Guidance and policy relevant to wave and tidal technologies...

Hydro

Guidance and policy relevant to hydro

Micro renewables

Guidance and policy relevant to micro renewables...

Research, data and trends

Find out more about our renewables research, data and trends.

Consultations

View our responses to renewable energy consultations.

Conferences, events and presentations

Find information from past events including links to presentations.

Contacts

Find out who to contact if you have a renewable energy query.