Press Releases Archive - Our Power Scotland

Private renewable profits dwarf payments made to Scottish communities, new report finds.

27th May 2026

The report reveals Scottish communities have been paid just £147m over 5 years by onshore wind operators, compared to the £5.6bn generated in profit. A report published today…

Don’t miss chance to secure people’s power windfall, urge energy campaigners

1st May 2026

Ahead of the Holyrood election, Our Power has urged all Holyrood parties to work to ensure everyone in Scotland benefits from the renewable energy boom. A coalition of energy…

A wind turbine with as blue sky in the background - Scotland’s Our Power campaign urges Holyrood parties to ensure communities benefit from the renewable energy boom through public investment, jobs, and local ownership.

Poll finds overwhelming backing among Scots for public stakes in renewables

2nd April 2026

Profit-hungry firms identified as top concern in renewable transition, as new campaign pushes for Scotland to get a fair share of energy wealth A clear majority of Scots want…