| Wind turbines given the go-ahead A wind farm designed to generate enough electricity for 23,000 homes has been approved by the Scottish Government. | |
SAMS, Argyll | £5 million for marine energy research Scotland will lead a team of Scottish, Irish and Northern Irish marine science experts to pioneer innovative research into marine renewable energy after being awarded £5 million supported by the European Union. |
| Power first for new hydro scheme The new Glendoe hydro power scheme above Loch Ness has generated to its maximum level for a full 24 hours for the first time, its owners have said. | |
| Major independent study says Scotland can beat 2020 renewables targets Scotland can hit its target of 50 per cent of electricity from renewable sources by 2020 and keep exporting electricity to England and Northern Ireland, according to the first major independent study of the Scottish Government’s renewable energy targets. | |
| Highlands and Islands' success at Green Energy Awards 2008 The Highlands and Islands featured in four out of nine of the Green Energy Awards, held in Edinburgh last night (4th Dec 08). Trailblazing businesses and individuals who have played a key part in helping reduce Scotland's carbon footprint were recognised at the Scottish Renewables Green Energy Awards. | |
| Two new Highland hydro schemes approved Two new Highland hydro schemes capable of powering over 3,500 homes have been approved by the Government. The 3.5 Megawatt Black Rock scheme, near Evanton in Ross-shire, will supply electricity for over 2,000 homes. The 2.5 Megawatt scheme on Allt Coire Chaorach, near Crianlarich, will power over 1,500 homes. | |
| Saltire Prize praised by EU Energy Commissioner The Scottish Government has been praised by the EU Energy Commissioner for its 'strong leadership' in renewables following the launch of the £10 million Saltire Prize Challenge. Commissioner Andris Piebalgs has written to First Minister Alex Salmond to 'warmly welcome the strong leadership shown by the Scottish Government in launching the £10m Saltire Prize'. | |
| Latest turbines plan for Pentland Firth An energy company has announced it wants to deploy underwater electricity turbines in the Pentland Firth. | |
| Harnessing the power of the ocean to create jobs in the Highlands and Islands Significant job creation is being generated by the drive to harvest energy from the seas around Scotland. As developers get closer to producing commercial-scale power from waves and tidal currents, their efforts are already benefiting coastal communities in the Highlands and Islands. | |
| International Power launch tidal project International Power plc has secured the grid connection required to develop a 10 megawatt (MW) tidal farm in the Pentland Firth. Renowned among mariners for its high velocity tidal streams, the Pentland Firth falls within the leasing round recently announced by The Crown Estate. | |
