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| Loch Carnan Wind Farm became operational last year |
The figure was up from 2012's £191m, SmartestEnergy has said in its Energy Entrepreneurs Report 2014.
Growth in project numbers in Scotland 'significantly outstripped' growth in England and Wales. Schemes that came on stream last year include the Western Isles' three turbine Loch Carnan Wind Farm. Scotland's biggest community-owned wind farm, the project is expected to generate £2m in revenue this year.
According to the new report, more than £66m was invested in independent renewable electricity schemes - projects not operated by the six largest power companies - in Scotland 2013. Last year also saw more than 500 independent projects of over 50kW capacity operating across Scotland.
Iain Robertson, head of generation, said, "With over £1m a week being invested in these schemes, the independent sector is making an important contribution to the Scottish economy and providing valuable work for contractors and suppliers. The projects are also having a direct impact on the businesses, communities, landowners and developers behind them."
He added, "Faced with steep rises in energy bills and concerns over security of supply, investing in renewable energy projects is a highly cost effective way to reduce costs and develop new income streams."
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