This growth highlights Scotland’s ongoing commitment to low-carbon heating solutions as part of its net zero goals for 2045.
Leading the way in renewable heating
Na h-Eileanan Siar leads Scotland in heat pump uptake, with 1 in 5 households (20.45%) having installed a certified system, followed by the Orkney Islands at 14.71%, and Argyll and Bute with 8.81%.
Government incentives, like the Home Energy Scotland Grant & Loan, have made these sustainable technologies more accessible, offering up to £9,000 for eligible rural households to switch to renewable energy.
Impact of renewable installations in Scotland
Ian Rippin, CEO of MCS, commented: “Our data shows that a growing number of homeowners across Scotland are investing in heat pumps which are one of the most efficient and sustainable heating solutions for homes and are a vital part of Scotland’s plans to reach net zero by 2045.”
Claire Daly, head of policy and advocacy at WWF Scotland, added: “These figures are very impressive, it’s particularly good to see the islands and rural areas of Scotland making the switch to renewable heating.
“These results from MCS show that with the right grant support and regulation, people can have the certainty they need to make the switch to cleaner, greener forms of heating.”
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