A pioneering tidal scheme has taken a significant step forward this week when it began generating electricity on to the National Grid. OpenHydro's tidal device has become Scotland's first grid-connected tidal device to produce electricity from the tides.

Scottish Renewables, the green energy trade association, has welcomed the launch today of the Scottish parliamentary inquiry into Scotland's Energy Future.
23 May 2008

With just one day to go before the UK's only show devoted to renewable energy gets underway on 21st and 22nd May, Highlands and Islands businesses are gearing up to showcase some of the best of the region's talent.

Joining the 380 companies and trade bodies from across the globe at this year's All-Energy exhibition will be more than 30 from the region which is gaining international recognition for its ground-breaking renewable energy projects.

A public inquiry into plans to build a 53-turbine wind farm close to a prehistoric site on the Isle of Lewis is to open in Stornoway.
13 May 2008

Young people are being encouraged to consider green jobs as part of a major campaign launched today by Careers Scotland, part of the new Skills Development Scotland organisation.

The Path is Green (tp:g) initiative aims to highlight how the expected growth of the renewables sector in Scotland, as highlighted by the Scottish Government, has brought with it a wealth of job opportunities, many of them in areas which were virtually non-existent a decade ago.

It’s the UK’s biggest renewable energy event and when All-Energy kicks off on 21st May, HI-energy will be there showcasing the best of the region’s renewable energy businesses.

This year’s event will see more than 30 companies from the Highlands and Islands exhibiting - the highest number yet at the two-day show, which is now in its eighth year.