Research by the industry group amongdevelopers active in Scotland suggests that £28.9m ($47m) was spent in 2013compared to £63.6m in 2012.

Lindsay Leask, senior policy manager for ScottishRenewables, said: “A reduction of some 55% in a year is cause for concern notonly for the sector, but should also be a worrying sign for the Scottish and UKgovernments too.”

A total of £193.4m