The polling data, published by Survation and commissioned by RenewableUK, shows that 77% of people throughout the UK think governments should use new wind and solar farms to reduce electricity bills, and 76% of people support building renewable energy projects in their local area.

Voters in every single constituency in England, Scotland and Wales strongly support offshore wind, with approval ranging from at least 74% to 94% amongst those who expressed a view. By the same measure, support for onshore wind by constituency ranges from at least 64% to 93%.

A clear majority is also in favour of building local renewable energy projects in their local area in every constituency, with support ranging from 74% to 93% across all constituencies. 71% to 93% of people think the new UK Government should use wind and solar farms to cut bills.

RenewableUK’s chief executive Dan McGrail said: “These findings are a wake-up call to every politician, including the new Prime Minister, that the overwhelming majority of people want to see new investment in renewables and are happy to see new wind and solar farms built in their local area to drive energy bills down.

“At a time when we need to shift from expensive gas to low-cost renewables as rapidly as possible, most people agree that if local communities support having a wind farm nearby, the Government shouldn’t stand in their way.”

Claire Mack, chief executive at Scottish Renewables, said: “We welcome this polling data that confirms the vast majority of people in the UK agree that wind and solar farms must play a key role in the shift from expensive gas to low-cost renewable solutions.

“Scotland’s renewable energy industry is worth £5.6 billion a year in GVA to Scotland, as well as employing more than 22,000 people. Building more renewable energy projects will not only tackle the cost of energy crisis we currently face but will secure economic success, create new green jobs, continue to cut the carbon emissions which cause climate change and underpin a Scottish green recovery in the long-term.”

The survey comes after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced she is committed to publishing the final Onshore Wind Policy Statement and a Vision for Onshore Wind in Scotland, which will set out how 12GW of onshore wind can be developed.

This commitment to onshore wind mirrors Scottish Renewables’ earlier call for an Onshore Wind Sector Deal which industry needs to achieve net-zero by 2030.

The Programme for Government also saw the First Minister commit to facilitating the development of Scotland’s offshore wind supply chain as part of the potential development of almost 28GW of offshore wind energy through the ScotWind Leasing process.

This announcement comes after Scottish Renewables called for Scotland’s first ever Low-Carbon Industrial Strategy to drive forward renewables-led investment and a just transition for Scottish clean energy suppliers and manufacturers.

Ben Walker, head of public affairs and campaigns at Scottish Renewables, said: “We are pleased that our suggestions for an Onshore Wind Sector Deal and supply chain support were reflected in the First Minister’s Programme for Government set out in the Scottish Parliament.

“The Scottish Government’s commitment to publish the Onshore Wind Policy Statement and a Vision for Onshore Wind will make vital progress towards achieving a sector deal for this most critical of Scottish industries. Onshore wind is a tried, tested and trusted technology which can provide low-cost power and help to keep consumer bills down at a time when we need it most.

“The pledge to develop our offshore wind supply chain reflects aspects of our call to introduce a Low-Carbon Industrial Strategy. This announcement will help to kick start a Scottish industrial strategy, helping realise the vast opportunity of ScotWind as well as ensuring a just transition for our clean energy suppliers.

“We look forward to working closely with The Scottish Government on the delivery of these commitments.”