Business electricity use in Orkney Islands
Businesses and other organisations in Orkney Islands used 56.4 GWh of electricity in 2024, across 2,204 business meters. That is 4.0% less than in 2012, and 2.1% less than in 2023.
- Official government figures, 2012 to 2024
- Orkney Islands is number 32 of 32 council areas in Scotland by business electricity use
- Free business energy quotes for firms in the area
Orkney Islands in figures
| Business electricity use, 2024 | 56.4 GWh |
|---|---|
| Change since 2012 | -4.0% |
| Change since 2023 | -2.1% |
| Business electricity meters | 2,204 |
| Average use per business meter | 25,611 kWh (Great Britain 61,524 kWh) |
| Rank in Scotland | 32 of 32 |
Source: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, subnational electricity consumption statistics, 2012 to 2024. Non-domestic means businesses and other organisations, including public buildings. Meters are counted in thousands by DESNZ.
What businesses in Orkney Islands pay
Government figures put the average price paid by the smallest businesses at 38.36p per kWh in Q2 2026, including the Climate Change Levy and excluding VAT. See business electricity prices by business size, or get quotes for your own premises using the form above.
Other council areas in Scotland
- Glasgow City: 1,500 GWh
- City of Edinburgh: 1,224 GWh
- Highland: 848 GWh
- Fife: 814 GWh
- North Lanarkshire: 696 GWh
- Aberdeenshire: 614 GWh
- Aberdeen City: 569 GWh
- South Lanarkshire: 494 GWh
Questions businesses ask
How much electricity do businesses in Orkney Islands use?
Non-domestic users in Orkney Islands used 56.4 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to government figures, across 2,204 meters, an average of 25,611 kWh per meter.
Is business electricity use in Orkney Islands rising or falling?
It is 4.0% less than in 2012 and 2.1% less than in 2023. Changes reflect firms opening, closing or moving, efficiency improvements, and large sites such as factories or data centres.
How can a business in Orkney Islands cut its electricity costs?
Check when your contract ends and compare offers before then, so you are not moved onto out-of-contract rates. Compare the unit rate and standing charge together. An independent consultant can get quotes for you.
Contract ending soon?
Get quotes in now, before you are moved onto out-of-contract rates.
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